My skill set is equal parts product & experience design, strategy & operations, and brand & communications. I've played leadership roles in each of these areas, using my blended skillset to support teams and be the "glue" that aligns folks from different disciplines toward a common goal.
Most of my 17+ year career has been in video games. I’m also broadly interested in tech and am passionate about building tools that help people create, communicate, and collaborate.
I live in Southern California with my husband and our child. My pronouns are she/her. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring alternate worlds through games, books, TV, and films, and also love to make art.
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I’m currently VP of Product at Fortis Games. Previously, I served as GM and Studio Head for Phoenix Labs’ US studios, co-founded educational gaming startup Bot School Inc, and spent the better part of a decade at Riot Games in lead roles in consumer products, web platform, and company brand. I’ve been fortunate to be part of shipping delightful digital and physical experiences to players for IPs like League of Legends, Dauntless, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon.
Want the full deep dive? Check out my work history.
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I approach my career like it’s an open-world RPG. Instead of focusing on linear advancement through a defined and narrow track, I invest in developing a latticework of skills and experiences that compound each other.
Being multidisciplinary makes me a better teammate and leader. I have stronger shared language and deeper empathy when working with teammates — be they artists, engineers, designers, marketers, QA, producers, analysts, or executives.
Plus, it means I’m continuously learning. It keeps life interesting and gives me regular practice in maintaining a growth mindset.
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If you’re interested in hearing more about building a career like it’s an RPG, I chatted with fellow game devs about it at the 2022 Game Developers Conference.
🎮 video games
🎲 board games
🔐 escape rooms
🚀 puzzle hunts
🛠️ tools and apps
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