I make order from chaos.
I thrive on the art of storytelling, product innovation, and fostering meaningful connections. As a seasoned professional, I excel in managing people, programs, projects, and crafting immersive events that leave a lasting impact.
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Image, ECoin Launch 2017 © Heidi Garcia
A snapshot of my experience
I’ve spent over a decade working in digital products as a product or program manager. You cannot have a successful product without a successful team; understanding both disciplines is necessary. I have used my personal experiences to help build empathetic and useful products.
2022 — Present
BBQ Films
2013 — Present
The New York Times
2015 – 2021
VaynerMedia
2011 — 2013
The Wall Street Journal
2013 — 2015
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Image, Brian Harkin for The New York Times
My core philosophies.
Collaboration is the key to building the best products, teams, and telling the best stories.
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Image © Matthew Shadbolt
Happy teams build happy products.
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Image © Andrew Bisdale
Accessibility must be considered a table stake for products, not an afterthought.
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Image © Earl Wilson for The New York Times
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Image, MicroCinema 2019 © Andrew Bisdale