About
I grew up in Redmond, Washington, watching Microsoft grow alongside the community. Long before I worked there, I saw how one company could shape the place where people lived, learned, and built their careers. That experience sparked an early appreciation for the intersection of technology, communication, and community, and eventually led me to build a career there myself.
I earned my bachelor's degree in English from Seattle University and later completed my Master of Communication in Digital Media at the University of Washington. Throughout my career, I've combined writing, communications, operations, and program management to help people understand complex ideas and move meaningful work forward.
Outside of work, I'm happiest when I'm creating something. That might mean building a website, editing a video, designing a workshop, working in the garden, or making something with my family. I enjoy taking an idea that doesn't quite exist yet and figuring out how to bring it to life.
I wouldn't call myself an artist or a designer. I'm a builder. I like creating systems, experiences, and stories that help people learn, connect, or solve a problem.
This website is a collection of those projects, along with a few personal reflections that have shaped how I think about work, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Thanks for stopping by.
REFLECTIONS
$1,000 Pen Collection
I have a collection of $1,000+ pens, and I bet you do too.
Pens are little reminders of where we’ve been; memories of a night out, a trip taken, who we were with at the time, and who we were as a person.
Unfortunately, my January 2026 pen from Meta is already a souvenir.
Swamptastic, the game (Business Proposal)
In 2026, I spent time developing Swamptastic, a satirical, data-driven game that intertwines the chaos of modern politics with sharp humor and immersive gameplay.
Players confront crises, navigate international relations, and build alliances, or rivalries, through clever, ironic, and thought-provoking scenarios.
Laugh or cry your way through the dumpster fire. It’s up to you.
My Brand of Ideaphoria
No, I didn't make this word up.
Ideaphoria is the ability to generate ideas quickly in an energetic stream of creativity and original ideas.
How to become a Microsoft Consultant
I've been a Microsoft consultant (aka vendor) for most of my career. In that time, I've had a variety of job titles and worked in many different parts of the company. If you’re considering becoming a contractor at Microsoft, check out this article to see if contracting is the right fit for you.
Read the article. Originally posted in 2023.
Using TikTok without risking your Privacy
One of my goals in 2022 was to learn how to use TikTok and make TikTok-style videos on other social media apps. Learning the platform was a mission accomplished quickly.
However, with all the awareness around TikTok’s privacy issues, I opted to delete the app from my phone a couple months after creating an account. TikTok tracks every tap of your screen while you browse, but I think I figured out a workaround.
STEM X, an Exercise in Building an Idea
Some projects become businesses, others become education.
STEM X was one of the latter.
In 2023, I joined a small team exploring the idea of creating a new after-school STEM program. The business never launched, but that isn't why I’m sharing this project.
It’s a great example of how my brain works.
PHOTOS
Napa
Chez Moi
Salish Sea
SF