I’m a UX Research leader passionate about the intersection of research, design, and product strategy. I've spent over a decade conducting and leading research projects with B2C and B2B companies ranging from small startups, Nike, Honeywell, to Atlassian and now Canva. My happy place is when research insights are out of reports, and being actively applied by teams to make better product decisions. I’m passionate about ensuring research is informing the most complex problem spaces in a business; helping de-risk crucial design decisions; and constantly identifying opportunities to improve users’ experiences. I strive to always create an inclusive, pschologically safe (and fun!) team. I aim to be an empowering leader and Multiplier. I’m energized by seeing team members achieve their professional goals and enjoy identifying opportunities for them to do this. Some of my personal values include autonomy, authenticity, and growth. I currently lead Design Research at Canva. I was hired as the first researcher over 3 years ago, and have since grown the team to 20+ team members.