Experience

2OB

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  We help nonprofit organizations shape strategies that increase their reach, effectiveness and sustainability. I contribute a designer's perspective to problem-solving and communication, matching programs to mission, identifying market potential and shaping offerings that respond to the audiences. We help nonprofit organizations shape strategies that increase their reach, effectiveness and sustainability. I contribute a designer's perspective to problem-solving and communication, matching programs to mission, identifying market potential and shaping offerings that respond to the audiences.



VR Associates

• Washington DC/Bainbridge Island WA

• Principal

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  My practice includes design thinking, new initiatives, experience design and dynamic strategy. I have worked with clients as diverse as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Smithsonian Institution, Philips North America, and K12 Inc. My practice includes design thinking, new initiatives, experience design and dynamic strategy. I have worked with clients as diverse as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Smithsonian Institution, Philips North America, and K12 Inc.



K12

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP of User Experience

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2013

  I led the design group that worked with business owners, marketing, schools, teachers, students and parents to define needs and set priorities for program development. The result was a vision of the next generation of K12’s products and services with an emphasis on individualized education, communication, student engagement, and teacher excellence. I built and led the user experience group to establish human-centered design practices, institute responsive design and accessibility… Show more I led the design group that worked with business owners, marketing, schools, teachers, students and parents to define needs and set priorities for program development. The result was a vision of the next generation of K12’s products and services with an emphasis on individualized education, communication, student engagement, and teacher excellence. I built and led the user experience group to establish human-centered design practices, institute responsive design and accessibility initiatives, and make the transition to an agile development environment. Show less I led the design group that worked with business owners, marketing, schools, teachers, students and parents to define needs and set priorities for program development. The result was a vision of the next generation of K12’s products and services with an emphasis on individualized education, communication, student engagement, and teacher excellence. I built and led the user experience group to establish human-centered design practices, institute responsive design and accessibility… Show more I led the design group that worked with business owners, marketing, schools, teachers, students and parents to define needs and set priorities for program development. The result was a vision of the next generation of K12’s products and services with an emphasis on individualized education, communication, student engagement, and teacher excellence. I built and led the user experience group to establish human-centered design practices, institute responsive design and accessibility initiatives, and make the transition to an agile development environment. Show less



VR Associates

• Principal

  • 2007 - Nov 2011



Wealthbridge Partners

• Washington DC

• Principal

  • 2004 - 2007

  Wealthbridge Partners offers wealthy families and financial institutions education programs that address both practical tasks and the less tangible areas of responsible decision-making, philanthropy, and the development of human capital. Accomplishments include: --Extended the organization’s reach by designing an adaptable, semi-custom curriculum. --Designed an assessment strategy to identify specific programs needed for each situation. --Built partnerships that significantly… Show more Wealthbridge Partners offers wealthy families and financial institutions education programs that address both practical tasks and the less tangible areas of responsible decision-making, philanthropy, and the development of human capital. Accomplishments include: --Extended the organization’s reach by designing an adaptable, semi-custom curriculum. --Designed an assessment strategy to identify specific programs needed for each situation. --Built partnerships that significantly increased the range of content and number of programs. --Developed extensive faculty relationships. --Increased the length of client engagements and the average contract value. Show less Wealthbridge Partners offers wealthy families and financial institutions education programs that address both practical tasks and the less tangible areas of responsible decision-making, philanthropy, and the development of human capital. Accomplishments include: --Extended the organization’s reach by designing an adaptable, semi-custom curriculum. --Designed an assessment strategy to identify specific programs needed for each situation. --Built partnerships that significantly… Show more Wealthbridge Partners offers wealthy families and financial institutions education programs that address both practical tasks and the less tangible areas of responsible decision-making, philanthropy, and the development of human capital. Accomplishments include: --Extended the organization’s reach by designing an adaptable, semi-custom curriculum. --Designed an assessment strategy to identify specific programs needed for each situation. --Built partnerships that significantly increased the range of content and number of programs. --Developed extensive faculty relationships. --Increased the length of client engagements and the average contract value. Show less



VR Associates

• Principal

  • 2002 - 2004



K12

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP of Creative Services/User Experience

  • 2000 - 2002

  --Defined the audiences and products for the launch of the K–3 curriculum in 18 months. --Designed and oversaw product testing for effectiveness and audience acceptance. --Built and managed a team of 36 staff members, 6 direct reports. --Defined the audiences and products for the launch of the K–3 curriculum in 18 months. --Designed and oversaw product testing for effectiveness and audience acceptance. --Built and managed a team of 36 staff members, 6 direct reports.



Philips

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Producer/Creative Director

  • 1998 - 2000

  --Launched the Philips North America site. --Built a portfolio of high-profile, non-profit clients to comprise 50% of studio revenue. --Built and managed a team of 25 staff members, 5 direct reports. --Launched the Philips North America site. --Built a portfolio of high-profile, non-profit clients to comprise 50% of studio revenue. --Built and managed a team of 25 staff members, 5 direct reports.



Lunaria

• Washington DC

• Co-founder

  • 1985 - 1998

  --Produced over 90 interactive, multimedia education and training programs. --Built a client list that included high-visibility organizations. (AOL, Bell Atlantic, The Smithsonian Institution, Time Life for Children, the Library of Congress, and NIH) --Built a team of designers, writers, and software engineers. --Profitable every year, with over 50% of annual business from repeat clients. --Sold the company to Philips North America. --Produced over 90 interactive, multimedia education and training programs. --Built a client list that included high-visibility organizations. (AOL, Bell Atlantic, The Smithsonian Institution, Time Life for Children, the Library of Congress, and NIH) --Built a team of designers, writers, and software engineers. --Profitable every year, with over 50% of annual business from repeat clients. --Sold the company to Philips North America.