Hi, I’m Kelsey. I care deeply about systems that make life better. My work lives at the intersection of intuition, structure, and trust.
Skills & Programs
Leadership & Management • Leadership in Creative Direction and Design Strategy • Team management and mentoring for skill development and growth • Aligning design goals with business objectives for product success
User Experience (UX) & User Interface (UI) Design • Expertise in user-centered design principles and usability testing • Design thinking methodologies and innovation frameworks • Creating seamless, intuitive user experiences across platforms
Data-Driven Design & Research • Leveraging data analysis and user feedback to inform design decisions • Experience with A/B testing and user research methodologies
Cross-Functional Collaboration • Effective collaboration with engineering, product management, and marketing teams • Leading cross-functional workshops and design sprints
Agile & Lean Design • Experience in various methodology environments, sprint planning, and iterative design • Rapid prototyping and continuous improvement processes
Technical & Advanced Design Skills • Understanding of front-end development basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) • Proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, Figma, and prototyping tools
Product Strategy & Vision • Contributing to product vision, roadmap planning, and strategic design initiatives • Developing design systems that scale with product growth
Global & Accessible Design • Experience designing for a global audience with localization considerations • Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and inclusive design practices
Customer-Centric Focus • Strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and advocacy for user needs
Mentorship Elevate // 2012-2016 College students are paired with professional mentors as the start to plan their careers.
Giving Voice // 2012-2019 Teens with disabilities meet with professional designers to creative direct a poster that to speak out about a social cause that’s important to them.
Designation // 2016-2019 Post-grad UX/UI mentorship to help students findjobs and ease into their careers.