My Elevator Pitch*

*(in one scroll)
I’m a researcher whose eyes, ears, and heart are sensitive to everyday social and behavioral patterns.
I unsurface the extraordinary in the ordinary to inform decisions in design and evaluation.
I aim to innovate products and systems that are embedded in human-centered design.
My training in applied anthropology and public health give me a “one-two punch,”
revealing cultural nuances and people's unique perspectives
on health, technology, and services.

My Work Ethic

Methodical

I play with methods from the social sciences, public health and design. Mixed methodology is my dogma. Each step, whether quantitative or qualitative, has a strategic purpose that addresses the project’s goals. Are the metrics and findings relevant and utilizable? Will this inform a decision?

Reflexive

A good researcher knows when to immerse then distance oneself interchangeably in the field and with data. Reflection allows me to be aware of my biases when researching other people’s behaviors and attitudes. This awareness avoids stereotypes that mislead the client and disrespect users.

Systems-Minded

I seek "organic" patterns between people, objects, and larger yet sometimes hidden processes. I believe that everyday moments are reflections of embedded cultures. I holistically interpret the service ecosystem and touch points through the eyes of the user, the client, and stakeholders.
1. DISCOVER
special & ordinary moments in the field
2. EXPLORE
many variables & patterns as a team

3. LISTEN
to the people that inform the data

My Credentials

Education

Toolkit
University of North Texas
    Master of Science in Applied Medical Anthropology
    August 2014 - May 2017
    GPA: 4.0

UNT Health Science Center
    Master of Public Health in Behavioral & Community Health
    August 2014 - May 2017
    GPA: 3.7

General Assembly
    Product Management, Accelerated Course (June - August 2017)
    HTML + CSS, Remote Course (June - September 2017)
    JavaScript, Remote Course (June - September 2017)
    User Experience Design Immersive (June - August 2015)
Anthro Research Methods:
Survey designing, Interviewing, Focus groups, Participant observation, Diary studies, Rapid ethnographic assessment, Primary & secondary research, Transcribing, Intermediate statistical analysis, Sampling, Dataset cleaning
Software: MAXQDA, Atlas,ti, SPSS, SAS, R, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics
UX Design Methods:
Sketching, Wireframing, Prototyping, Persona writing, Empathy maps, Card sorts, User flows, Storyboards, Site maps, Competitive & Comparative analysis, Usability testing, Design studio
Software: Sketch, InVision, Axure, Balsamiq, POP, Keynote, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
Additional Skills:
Intermediate Spanish, Oral presentations (small and large audiences), Slideshow presentations, Academic posters, Technical writing, Coffee/Tea brewing
Software: Slack, Skype, Trello, Google Suite, MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel

My Projects

eHealth + eEducation for Pre-K

An ethnographic exploration how preschool teachers and directors acquire health curricula and adapt technology into the classroom and school system.

Food Insecurity Among UNT Students

A study how college students, whom the USDA define as 'food-insecure,' access food, keep up with school, and engage with university's food programs.

Engaging Mental Health with a Form

A prototype that reimagines the visitation form in primary care clinics - bringing awareness of mental health and gamifying the optional PHQ-9.

Want to collaborate?
Thank you for viewing my portfolio. Hopefully you got a taste of my passions and my process. ​Have any inquiries? Want to chat? See me as a viable project member?  Contact me by email or LinkedIn.

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