Don’t think in order to build, build in order to think.

I originally studied landscape architecture and then went into urban design because I was fascinated by city life and the idea of placemaking. I was curious to understand how people wanted to and would use a space. Similar to user experience design, I was designing for people, only my canvas was physical instead of digital.

And then at one point, I stumbled across smart cities and how technology was shaping urban life, especially through IoT devices and transit innovations. That exposure ultimately led me to shift my focus to digital experiences, where I felt I could make an even broader impact.

Since that pivot, I’ve been chasing technology that does good. Historically, that has drawn me to the health tech space but I know I’ve only scratched the surface. Wherever that adventure takes me, I want to design meaningful experiences for people.