Experience

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Path & Practice:

  • Currently working at the evolving intersection of design and AI—focused on human-AI interaction, agentic systems, and what it means to design experiences that feel less like technology and more like a thoughtful collaborator.

  • Rooted in design, branding, and behavior change, with deep expertise in contextual, ethnographic, and technical research.

  • Industry experience spans wine & spirits, hospitality, international development (global health and education), government, defense, and AI/tech—across tech startups, agencies, NGOs, professional associations, and small businesses.

  • I've held roles in senior leadership and management as well as senior IC positions—and I'm comfortable in both.

  • Former President of AIGA DC, the third-largest chapter of the professional association for design.

  • 2019 DCA Live New Power Woman of Tech

  • 2018 DCFemTech Design Award Recipient

Credentials:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Kogod School of Business, American University / Washington, DC

  • Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design, Cum Laude / California State University, Sacramento / Sacramento, CA

    • Minors: Photography and Digital Communications

  • Designing and Building AI Products and Services / MIT / Credential ID 62113846

  • Certified Scrum Master / Scrum Alliance / License 000489367

  • Languages / Tagalog (Filipino), English

Roles:

  • Principal Product Designer / 2025 - Present / Artium / Remote

    • Designing human-centered AI experiences for enterprise agentic platforms at a next-generation consultancy redefining software development for the AI era.

    • Working at the intersection of human behavior and AI—helping teams build intelligent systems that understand context, anticipate needs, and respect human agency.

    • The design challenge here isn't just interfaces—it's making AI that fades into the background and genuinely fits how people think and work. Not the other way around.

  • Staff Product Designer / 2021 - 2024 / Rebellion Defense / Washington, DC

    • Built human-centered, mission-focused AI products for the defense and security of the United States, the United Kingdom, and our allies.

    • Previous Roles: Senior Product Designer, Design Manager & Product Design Lead

  • Creative Director & Design Craft Lead / 2015 - 2021 / Deloitte Digital / Washington, DC

    • Served as the Creative Director and Design Craft Lead for Deloitte Digital's Government and Public Services (GPS) Studios in DC, Austin and Sacramento.

    • Fostered a culture of care, craft, curiosity and (radical) candor for 60+ designers.

    • Worked at the intersection of design, business and technology. Solved problems by making, breaking and reimagining products, experiences, services, spaces and systems—not necessarily in that order.

    • Collaborated with fellow tech leads (engineering, content strategy, product management), clients, and stakeholders to clarify expectations and develop a vision and goals for the product.

    • Created opportunities to educate clients on product ownership, constructive feedback, Agile Methodology, and Scrum best practices.

    • Previous Roles: Design Lead, Senior Product Designer, Senior Product Manager, Business Experience Designer

  • President / 2012 - 2018 / AIGA DC / Washington, DC

    • Led and served the local chapter of the professional association for design (501(c)(3) organization). With 27 Board Members, 4 Advisory Board Members and 1,200+ members in DC, Maryland and Virginia, AIGA DC is the 3rd largest chapter of AIGA. Our organization advances design as a professional craft, strategic advantage and vital cultural force.

    • Read more about it here.

  • Communications Specialist II (Senior Designer) / 2012 - 2015 / Alive & Thrive Initiative, FHI 360 / Washington, DC

    • Developed branding, marketing, design and digital solutions for Alive & Thrive (A&T), a global health project funded by the Gates Foundation.

    • A&T was a nine-year initiative (2008-2017) that aims to reduce nutrition-related death and disability through evidence-based policies and innovative program strategies in select countries in Africa and Asia.

  • Technical Officer I (Designer) / 2009 - 2012 / Global Learning Group, FHI 360 / Washington, DC

    • Provided design, social marketing and branding solutions for global learning, education and health programs.

    • The Global Connections Department* is a leader in designing international exchanges that promote leadership and global collaboration. It connects students, scholars and civil society leaders to opportunities that expand access to critical knowledge that transcends national borders.

  • Design & Technology Development Manager / 2007 - 2009 / NCA / Washington, DC

    • Managed design, branding and new product development activities; provided graphic and web design solutions.

    • As the advocate for clubs, NCA is the only organization that actively lobbies the U.S. Congress with a specific focus on the needs of the private club industry (university, golf, athletic, country, etc.).

  • Junior Designer / 2006 - 2007 / Global Wine Group / Woodbridge, CA

    • Designed marketing and branding solutions for a global wine maker and distributor. Operated the in-house print shop.