Growing up, I moved around a lot. I learned three languages which meant acclimating to three different cultures. I was constantly learning, whether languages or cultures. Always being the new kid on the block meant constantly adapting to change. When I decided to break into product design, I moved across the country to San Francisco, packing two check-in suitcases, and started from scratch as a new kid on the block, again.

Quickly learning in new environments has become my thing—a useful life skill working in ever-changing startups.

On my spare time, I train my toy poodle and film design videos. Perhaps you’ve already heard about my alter ego Designalily. ☺