Innovating Through Design. Inspiring Through Education.

I am a passionate industrial designer and educator, dedicated to shaping both products and the next generation of designers.

I am currently the Director of the Innovation Lab at Seven Hills Middle School.  In this role, I am able to meet students at an age where the possibilities are endless and they haven’t yet forgotten the importance of play.  By sharing my passion for science, technology, engineering, art, math, and design, I aim to help students create what’s next.

I have 25 years of professional industrial design experience transforming ideas into innovative, user-centered solutions.

In addition, I serve as an adjunct instructor at UC-DAAP’s top-ranked Industrial Design program, where I have been teaching and mentoring students for 11 years.

What Drives Me:

• A deep passion for design and design pedagogy
• A commitment to discovering, learning, and exploring new frontiers in design
• A track record of excellence in both industry and education

With a career spanning both professional practice and academia, I thrive at the intersection of creativity, problem-solving, and education always seeking to push the boundaries of what’s possible in industrial design.