About Me

Professional work

I'm an accessibility specialist and design lead focused on helping teams build clear, usable digital services.

I work at Ad Hoc, supporting a large-scale design system and forms platform used by 50+ teams building services on VA.gov. My work sits at the intersection of design, engineering, and accessibility—making complex systems easier to understand, implement, and use.

A lot of accessibility issues don't come from lack of effort—they come from unclear expectations or decisions made too late. I focus on making those expectations visible early, so teams can prevent rework and catch issues before they ship.

I spend most of my time:

• Shaping accessible components and patterns that scale across teams
• Defining clear, testable accessibility requirements that align design and engineering before development begins
• Reducing ambiguity at the boundaries between design, engineering, and product

I’m a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).

How I got here

My path into this work wasn't linear. I started in design and front-end development, spent time studying communication and people in graduate school, and eventually found my way into civic tech. That background still shapes how I work—understanding people, clarifying intent, and communicating clearly across disciplines.

I also bring a personal perspective to accessibility. While I can access the web independently, I navigate physical environments differently and often have to ask for help. That experience shapes how I think about independence and access. I want digital services to be something people can use on their own, without needing to rely on others.

Outside of work

When I'm not on the computer, I spend time with fiber arts (knitting, crochet, weaving), playing violin in a community orchestra, and taking road trips with my husband.