Where I’ve Been: With 25+ years of experience across industrial design, product systems, and creative leadership, I’ve built a multidisciplinary practice rooted in care—for craft, community, and the planet. Living and working in Italy, France, Germany, and Korea has broadened my perspective on diversity in problem-solving and designing for different markets. I take research seriously; it’s at the core of understanding human intrinsic motivation, neurodiverse ways of thinking, and how connected we are to nature’s systems. My leadership skills have grown over the years through consulting and corporate environments, helping me understand people and their workflows. I now serve as Chair of Industrial Design at California College of the Arts, where my research focuses on the future of education, redesigning curriculum, forming industry-aligned Co-creative Labs (CoLABs), launching Fall 2026.
Where I’m Going: I’m passionate about designing where science meets design, and intelligence takes many forms: human, natural, and artificial. I’m looking to co-create with teams and companies on a mission to build something bold—experimental, immersive, and grounded in ethics. Whether it’s user experience, product ecosystems, or deep research and co-creating with generative AI, I bring a systems approach that centers human and planetary health. Work that is collaborative, imaginative, and built to evolve. SHU →
Hello!
I feel most myself when I’m out in nature—on a trail, in the ocean, or deep in conversation. I find clarity on long treks, coastal camping trips, and paddling out into open water. Quiet moments—yoga, laps in the pool, golf, or coffee in the garden—help me return to center.
I grew up cooking with my mom and gathering around full tables. Cooking and gathering are still my favorite ways to connect. I love tinkering with new ideas in the garage with my husband and watching things grow in the garden. I'm a parent to two loving young adults, who are also fierce, motivated athletes.
I'm always exploring—new tools, new questions, new ways of shaping the future.
Let’s connect. Send me a note—I’d love to share wild ideas.
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