About me
I am a neurodivergent designer with a degree in STEM, living on unceded Lisjan Ohlone land in the San Francisco Bay Area.
As an ex-landscape architect, you could say I transitioned from building in the physical world to developing in the digital. I am invested in exploring and enhancing the relationships between people and their environment - that includes the changing landscape of technology. I am particularly interested in how technology can be of service to people and community.
Drawn by my friend, Travis Koller
Light of My Life, My Three-Legged Dog, Gaspar
My Top 5 Gallup’s Strengths Finder
1 Individualization
People exceptionally talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.
2 Relator
People exceptionally talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
3 Intellection
People exceptionally talented in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.
4 Restorative
People exceptionally talented in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.
5 Activator
People exceptionally talented in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They want to do things now, rather than simply talk about them.
In my past life
Before product, I spent 8+ years building outdoor spaces in California, Hawaii, Texas, and Norway as a Landscape Architect
Landscape architects create healthy, safe, and beautiful outdoor places for everyone. As members of a STEM profession, they bring science and design together to make our communities better places to live, work, and play - ASLA
Awards
Merit Award, Center for Urban Horticulture
2012
Service to the Community, UCD Landscape Architecture
2012
Garden Competition, UCD Landscape Architecture
2012
Publications
The Playground Project: Creating Garden, Art, and Play Spaces for Young Children, UCD Landscape Architecture
2012
The Playground Project Feature on The Field,
American Association of Landscape Architecture
2012