Building Resilient Solutions for a Complex World
Strategic Design & Leadership in Harmony With Living Systems
Our planetary and economic systems are reaching a tipping point, calling us to rethink what’s possible and rebuild in ways that reconnect us with nature and community. Drawing on ecological insight, indigenous knowledge, and a deep respect for place, I lead transdisciplinary teams in crafting solutions that honor life and unlock new forms of resilience and possibility.
I’m here to help your organization thrive in a world that’s changing faster than ever. Together, we’ll explore the edges of knowing, make complexity actionable, and create regenerative pathways that foster a future worth inhabiting.
Our planetary and economic systems are reaching a tipping point, calling us to rethink what’s possible and rebuild in ways that reconnect us with nature and community. Drawing on ecological insight, indigenous knowledge, and a deep respect for place, I lead transdisciplinary teams in crafting solutions that honor life and unlock new forms of resilience and possibility.
I’m here to help your organization thrive in a world that’s changing faster than ever. Together, we’ll explore the edges of knowing, make complexity actionable, and create regenerative pathways that foster a future worth inhabiting.
What I do
I collaborate with leaders, creators, and communities to help them navigate ambiguity and find life-affirming answers to today’s toughest challenges. My work spans strategy, design, R&D, and venture incubation, bringing out the best in diverse teams and leading them to deliver responsible products, services, and innovations that reshape our relationship with living systems.
Here’s what I bring to the table:
Living Systems Strategy
Guide teams through complexity, ignite curiosity, and nurture interventions that breathe life back into people and places.
Guide teams through complexity, ignite curiosity, and nurture interventions that breathe life back into people and places.
Collaborative Design Facilitation
Create spaces where diverse perspectives come together to map whole-system dynamics and unlock transformative insights.
Create spaces where diverse perspectives come together to map whole-system dynamics and unlock transformative insights.
Research-Led Program Leadership & Venture Building
Develop ventures, brands, products, and services with a commitment to responsible innovation and shared purpose.
Develop ventures, brands, products, and services with a commitment to responsible innovation and shared purpose.
Featured Work
Incubating a Corporate Medtech Venture to Help People Breathe with Dignity with ADG
As design director for this new healthcare venture, I guided a multidisciplinary team through the full innovation lifecycle - from user research and concept ideation to prototyping, testing, and business model development. My inclusive leadership approach and holistic systems lens fostered the unity, resilience, and creativity needed to transform complex challenges into impactful solutions.
Co-Designing Mental Health Support Services for Vulnerable Populations
with J&J
Collaborating closely with clinicians, patients, and community partners, I led a team in developing a suite of digitally-enabled services to empower individuals embarking on new mental health treatment pathways. By synthesizing diverse insights into coherent strategy and experience frameworks, we delivered solutions that enhanced the overall wellbeing of patients, caregivers, and providers.
Interior Design Workflow Revolution with Ancy
Led development of an AI-powered platform that automates routine tasks for commercial designers, freeing their creative capacity for higher-value work. Built and guided cross-functional team through rapid iteration cycles, resulting in significant efficiency gains and enhanced project outcomes for early adopters.
Product & Retail Experience Innovation with lululemon
Directed strategic partnerships reimagining the intersection of retail, technology, and wellbeing. Facilitated collaboration between design, technology, and business teams to prototype and validate new consumer experiences that bridge digital and physical environments while advancing sustainability goals.
Innovation Toolkit Development with Biomimicry Institute
Architected framework and tools helping teams leverage biological intelligence in innovation processes. Combined systems thinking with practical methodology to enable organizations to discover, adapt, and implement nature-inspired solutions to complex challenges.
Brand Transformationwith Reel Water Productions
Guided strategic repositioning and digital presence overhaul for an emerging documentary studio. Synthesized brand purpose with market opportunity to create compelling narrative and visual system that amplified their impact in conservation storytelling.
Empowering stormwater management leaders to learn from locally attuned living systems with Biomimicry Oregon
Data Engagement Platform with XPLANE
Led development of visualization tools transforming how organizations understand and act on complex data. Created intuitive interfaces and interaction patterns that increased stakeholder engagement while enabling more effective decision-making.
Conservation Storytelling Platformwith International League of Conservation Photographers
Led creation of a digital platform amplifying the impact of environmental photography. Transformed how conservationists share and leverage visual stories, increasing engagement and support for critical protection efforts while streamlining collaborative workflows.
Wildnerness Expedition & Salmon Health Campaignwith Kamchatka Project & National Geographic
Orchestrated international expedition combining adventure sports with conservation science. Coordinated multiple stakeholders across cultures and disciplines, producing compelling media that sparked action for salmon habitat protection while building lasting cross-cultural partnerships.
Rural Health Campaignwith Foundation for Sustainable Technologies
Guided community-led initiatives improving respiratory health through sustainable forestry practices. Facilitated knowledge exchange between technical experts and local leaders, resulting in practical solutions that enhanced both environmental and human health outcomes.
Sustainable Apparel Developmentwith Nau
Led design and development of innovative apparel solutions balancing performance, aesthetics, and environmental impact. Collaborated with material scientists and manufacturing partners to pioneer new approaches to sustainable product creation while meeting ambitious market demands.
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I’m an innovation leader, multimodal designer, systems thinker, and technologist, committed to creating spaces where new possibilities come alive. With nearly two decades of experience, I guide change-making teams across diverse landscapes—from conservation and healthcare to education, tech, and retail. Whether it’s a venture concept, a product design, a brand overhaul, or an expedition, I bring purpose and insight to every stage.
For me, creating something meaningful means understanding the people and systems I’m serving, building genuine relationships, and cultivating the conditions for curiosity and resilience to thrive. I’m dedicated to uniting human creativity with nature’s wisdom to challenge the outdated paradigms of extraction and separation, and instead sow seeds for an equitable, regenerative future.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me exploring the mountains, rivers, and coastlines of the Salish Sea with my two children—on foot, by kayak, or on skis—grounding myself in the places and relationships that inspire me most.
For me, creating something meaningful means understanding the people and systems I’m serving, building genuine relationships, and cultivating the conditions for curiosity and resilience to thrive. I’m dedicated to uniting human creativity with nature’s wisdom to challenge the outdated paradigms of extraction and separation, and instead sow seeds for an equitable, regenerative future.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me exploring the mountains, rivers, and coastlines of the Salish Sea with my two children—on foot, by kayak, or on skis—grounding myself in the places and relationships that inspire me most.