Education

Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, University of Minnesota

Certifications

Human-Centered Design Practitioner, Luma Institute
UX Design Certificate, UX Design Masterclass                                                                                               
Center for Effective Teaching and Learning LMS Certificate, Cal State LA                                                              
Student Success Analytics Certificate, CSU System                                                                                                                        
Successful Strengths Coaching, Gallup                                                                                                                        

 

Design Tools

Articulate 360
Loom
Figma
Mural
Airtable
Tableau
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Canvas LMS
Camstasia

Experience

Program Design Manager
ASU Local at Arizona State University               July 2022 – Present

  • Design and manage all programming, curriculum and experiential learning across seven campuses nationwide

  • Develop all staff learning & development trainings including in-person, remote, and asynchronous tools and systems to help sites execute high quality programming

  • Train coaches, facilitators and site leaders on how to deliver project-based learning curriculum

  • Create products and experiences emphasizing student career development including career exploration, job searching skills, social capital, financial literacy, career portfolios, etc.

  • Design products and experiences for students to successfully navigate through and continually engage in the suite of ASU offerings available to them

  • Lead stakeholder trainings and problem-solving sessions using collaborative design and prototyping software

  • Create trainings for coaches to support students navigating Canvas LMS and other tools

  • Utilize data capturing and visualization tools to manage each site’s student outcome goals

  • Maintain consistency, quality assurance, and student deliverables across highly diverse and unique sites

  • Develop monthly data reports for senior leadership recommending policy changes and design solutions

  • Establish and track all community partners, alumni, and stakeholders that support student experience across sites

  • Design staff, student, and employer learning experiences end-to-end using UX Design principles

  • Conduct surveys, interviews and focus groups with students, staff and employers to improve program design

  • Write policies and implement solutions to advocate for student and coach success

  • Partner with recruitment and marketing to develop strategies to ensure external communication matches student experience

 

Visiting Guest Lecturer
University of Tokyo                                                                                 Dec 2022 – Present

  • Develop presentations and lectures for educational technology students at University of Tokyo

  • Instruct on innovation in the industry and ASU products, data tracking, and student outcomes

  • Serve as subject-matter expert for international education leadership best practices

 

 

Program Designer & Student Success Coach
ASU Local at Arizona State University                                Aug 2021 – July 2022

  • Managed a diverse cohort of students to support their career, wellbeing and academic success

  • Designed experiential educational projects and events end-to-end

  • Teach LMS navigation, understanding, and advocacy for students to succeed in online courses

  • Contributed to the vision and strategy of the program by building the program’s career curriculum  

  • Continuously conducted needs assessments with students & sites to inform program design

  • Created workshop materials in the form of lesson plans, slide decks, Loom videos, etc. and trained coaching staff

  • Collaborated with consultants, leadership team, and coaches to bring community-building events to life

  • Acted as an ASU Local liaison to Increase alumni and outside industry partners’ program involvement

 

Career Advisor
California State University, Los Angeles Career Center                                                           Mar 2019 – Aug 2021

  • Converted programing to remote instruction resulting in a 73% increase in student attendance and engagement

  • Developed a career training course on Canvas LMS

  • Designed student and staff trainings utilizing Camtasia and Loom video software

  • Taught classes and workshops on resume, interviewing, job searching, networking and other career topics

  • Coordinated large scale events in collaboration with staff, faculty, employer and alumni stakeholders

  • Leveraged a variety career development products and tools to aid upwared mobility of students

  • Advised hundreds of students on job application materials, networking opportunities, and interview preparation

  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design skills to create workshop slide decks

 

Career Advisor
University of Wisconsin Career Center                                                          Aug 2017 – Aug 2018

  • Advised 100+ students in 34 academic departments on effective ways to reach their professional goals

  • Used design thinking to create an assessment model for the launch of a Peer to Peer advising program

  • Launched industry-specific career communities to address unfulfilled student advising needs    

 

High School English Teacher
Ohtani Senior High School                                                                              Aug 2012 – Aug 2016

  • Improved engagement, comprehension, standardized test scores, and culture of all ESL courses

  • Created entire syllabi and learning materials for multiple classes coordinating logistics with English Department

  • Supervised after school English Club and created weekly activities to improve participation and engagement

  • Oversaw annual Speech Competitions, by coordinating event, judging on panel and leading selection committee

 

English Teacher,
Ota English School                                                                         Aug 2011 – July 2012

  • Assessed each student’s language goals and created benchmarks to support learner goals

  • Created interactive lessons for pre-school, kindergarten, elementary, and adult classes

  • Communicated with parents and administrators on outcomes and progress reports.