🇺🇸 Austin, Texas

Howdy! I’m a DesignOps practitioner and have worked in the design of award-winning digital products for 20+ years.

Recent Highlights:

• Developed and led training programs to help UX teams effectively adopt new design tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Improved design program processes to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration across teams.
• Helped stand up and refine critique rituals to improve design reviews and quality.
• Skilled in developing equitable UX recruiting and hiring processes and onboarding design talent.
• Experienced in navigating complex regulations, using a flexible start-up approach in large design teams of 100+.

More tidbits about me

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I love to help user experience professionals develop their skills

When I was a Manager of User Experience, one of my favorite parts of the job was working with my team to create their professional development plans and helping them find education opportunities.

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I give extra credit

I’ve been an adjunct faculty member at Austin Community College’s Visual Design department.  While I don’t teach any longer, I am still a member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for ACC’s UX/UI associates degree program.

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I’m a surprisingly social introvert

I co-founded the Austin chapter of Ladies That UX. This local UX meet-up boasted over 500 members and was the first LTUX chapter in North America. I’ve also served as Co-Director of Programs and Events for UXPA Austin.

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Learning never stops, even for educators

I’m currently pursuing my Masters in Information Design and Strategy with a focus on Learning Design at Northwestern University. Go wildcats!

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I can be slightly obnoxious about being from Texas

Winnermint, my nom de web, pokes fun at how I pronounce the word “wintermint” in my intermittent native Texas drawl.

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Makers gonna’ make

Outside of work and school, I pair building my skills in delivering synchronous online learning and working on sewing projects. I’ve live streamed on Twitch as CatOnTheFold, where my two cats frequently raided the stream.

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