My brother-in-law and I are always sharing music recommendations and we both love jazz. A few years ago, I created a print for him. The print features a data visualization to show connections and collaborations between a bunch of musicians. I — somewhat randomly —…

Training and mentoring In my role as product design strategist and UX/UI designer, I was fortunate to mentor and train coworkers on my team. I strongly believe in the power of cross-functional knowledge sharing. As much as I enjoy teaching my peers about my areas…

The challenge With over 500 objectives and tens of thousands of associated data points, the UI and interaction design of Healthy People 2030's data display was a big, fun challenge. Not only are the data complex and broad in scope, but the audiences are diverse…

The challenge The CDC Contraceptive Decision Making app helps providers explain options and walk through the decision-making process for a variety of contraceptive methods. The science behind these choices as well as the multitude of parameters makes the information that needs to be communicated both…

The challenge As part of the Healthy People 2030 initiative, 23 Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) were identified. Being able to easily interpret and visualize the data associated with these LHIs is key. I spearheaded the creation of a tool that allows for customized infographics to…

The challenge The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) has an online presence that spans several websites. These websites are very diverse in purpose and they serve a wide range of people. At the same time, it's important that there is continuity when…

The challenge The eye is a complex organism and the various stages of diseases and conditions affect the individual parts in specific ways. We created an interactive eye graphic tool that shows an anatomically correct eyeball in different angles and with different stages of cer…

I don't usually get too excited about winning industry awards. Making digital products better isn't — and shouldn't be — a competition. That said, the Show Me for Emergencies app (Android, iOS) deserves all the recognition and promotion it can get. It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of the team bringing this to life.

The challenge The VA's AboutFace website provides Veterans, families, and clinicians with stories and resources about PTSD from people with lived experience. The site needed a redesign that prioritized Veterans' voices, made navigation more intuitive, and ensured accessibility and compliance with federal standards. After conducting…

The challenge ALS patients and their caregivers face tremendous challenges. A lot of information needs to be processed and many hard decisions need to be made. Each ALS patient is unique and finds themselves at a different stage in their journey. The Les Turner ALS…