Build with clarity, act with integrity, and always stay curious.
About Me
For the past ten years, I’ve worked on making content clear and engaging. At FAI Wealth Management, I turned topics like estate planning and retirement income strategies into content that connected with people through email, social media, and live events. I built email campaigns in HubSpot, organized client dinners, and wrote eBooks about retirement strategies. Over time, I realized that good marketing is simply thoughtful communication.
In 2019, I joined the Navy Mutual Aid Association and have spent my time managing different parts of the marketing for a nonprofit that serves military families. My role as event management and social media, included overseeing a $1.5 million marketing budget, building partnerships, and working with cross-departmental teams in Sales, Compliance, and Education. I created event programs that brought in 6.6% of our monthly qualified leads, cut our cost-per-acquisition in half, and grew our Instagram following by 58%. I also launched our TikTok and YouTube channels, negotiated contracts that saved 25% on agency costs, and built tools like content calendars and reporting dashboards to make our campaigns more consistent and scalable.
Over the past few years, my focus has shifted. As I worked on campaigns and events, I became more interested in the overall experience—not just our message, but how people interacted with everything we created. I started asking questions and these questions led me to UX design. In 2023, I began a Master's program at the University of Baltimore to build on what I had already been doing. Now, I’m making prototypes, doing user research, and learning to design digital products with the same audience-first mindset I used in marketing. My work has always been about developing connections, and now I’m learning to do that in new ways.
My main goal is to create experiences that are easy to use, trustworthy, and valuable.
What I Bring
Marketing:
10 years in financial services marketing
$1.5M budget management
Multi-channel campaign execution
Compliance-conscious content development
Agency & vendor management
UX Capabilities:
User research & usability testing
Information architecture
Wireframing & prototyping
Journey mapping & persona development
Figma
Education & Credentials
M.S. Interactive Design & Information Architecture, University of Baltimore (Expected 2027)
Certified Digital Marketing Specialist — Social Media, Digital Marketing Institute (2022)
Leadership Essentials Program, Howard County (2017)
B.A. Mass Communication & Journalism, Mount St. Mary's University (2012)
Beyond Work
I'm motivated by work that actually matters, which is why I've spent my career in mission-driven organizations and am now exploring how design can create more accessible experiences. I'm endlessly curious, which is probably why I went back for a Master's degree while working full-time, not because I needed another credential, but because I genuinely want to understand how human-centered design principles can make digital experiences better for everyone.
Outside of work, I prioritize wellness and balance. I like to recharge by spending time in nature hiking, running (always training for my next race), reading the next book on my TBR pile, attending concerts, and spending time with my family.