I fell in love with UX because it speaks to both sides of my brain: the psychologist fascinated by human behavior 🧠 and the problem solver who thrives on turning chaos into clarity🕵️. Seven years and a Master’s degree later, I’m still drawn to the kind of work where backend complexity meets real human needs.

I focus on making messy systems feel seamless, for users and for teams. Whether I’m mapping journeys, aligning teams, conducting research or designing high-fidelity interfaces, I bring clarity to both the experience and the process.

When I’m not refining interactions or advocating for users, I’m probably exploring a new place, getting lost in a book or hanging out with my scruffy sidekick (and professional lap warmer), Arlo.

That’s me with my dog heart, Arlo!

What I Bring To The Table

✔ A calm, focused presence, especially when ambiguity or messiness hits.

✔ A systems mindset that translates backend complexity into scalable, intuitive UX.

✔ A habit of asking sharp, thoughtful questions that align teams early and surface what truly matters.

✔ A strong cross functional voice: I bridge dev, product and stakeholders to drive clarity and momentum.

✔ A deep research-informed approach: I lead discovery, journey mapping and usability testing to surface insights, validate direction and shape strategy.

✔ A natural mentor who uplifts junior designers/researchers and creates space for learning and growth.

✔ A quiet drive to make things better for users, for teams and for the business.

My Values

Clarity Over Flash

Good design shouldn’t just look good, it should make sense. I care about clear scalable solutions that work for users and the teams behind them.

Growth Mindset

I’ve learned that no process is perfect, but great teams adapt. I stay open, give and receive feedback generously, and evolve the work together.

Collaboration Over Ego

The best work happens when people feel heard. I ask questions, stay curious, and value shared wins more then individual credit.

  • "She was not asked to this work—she saw a need and reached out to us! Her work is changing how we communicate to our consumers, and I cannot express her value enough."

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  • "Grace is affable and able to convey her ideas clearly and in a friendly manner that helps ease and persuade even the most skeptical stakeholder."

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  • "Grace understands UX research probably more than anyone at the brand. She's thorough, diligent, and most importantly, know hows to present her findings in a way that makes sense to non-experts."

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  • “She's inquisitive and proactive— I can trust her to lead anything, no matter how vague the request or stakeholder's hypothesis is."

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