I love solving complex problems through human centered design.

I enjoy analyzing and solving interesting, complex human problems. I’m currently in the learning space because many problems are rooted in learning, and many can be solved by learning. I love that the learning field is composed of people from various backgrounds who simply like to learn and want to help others learn.

I’m a generalist by nature; I’m a former scientist, community program director, ed-tech product manager, and wine seller. What’s next will be directed by an interesting and complex human problem. And definitely wine.

Learn more about my story here. Resume below.
 

Confluent, SEATTLE, WA – director of GTM Programs

Present

MINDS MATTER, SEATTLE, WA – VP Of Strategy

Present

JIllian Mochnick consulting – Career Coach & Consultant

Present

Coursera, SEATTLE, WA – Senior Director of Sales Enablement

2022-2023

AMAZON WEB SERVICES, SEATTLE, WA – Global head of Sales Enablement

2020 -2022

MINDS MATTER, SEATTLE, WA – DIRECTOR OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

2020-2022

AMAZON, SEATTLE, WA – MANAGER OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN AND PROGRAMS

2018 - 2020

SMART SPARROW, SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SENIOR LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER AND PRODUCT MANAGER

2015 - 2018

KHAN ACADEMY, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – LEARNING CONSULTANT

2015

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER PROGRAM (KIPP), SAN FRANCISCO, CA – EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

2014 - 2015

LINUS PAULING INSTITUTE, CORVALLIS, OR – SCIENTIST

2012 - 2014

Education

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR – BIOPHYSICS AND BIOCHEMISTRY M.S.

2014

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA – BIOCHEMISTRY B.S.

2012

Publications

ACHIEVING THE DREAM, BUILDING RESILIENCE: A HOW-TO GUIDE ON INTEGRATING RESILIENCY COMPETENCIES INTO CURRICULUM.

Published in 2018. Access publication.

JMBE, A FRAMEWORK FOR INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZEN SCIENCE

Published in 2016. Access publication.

BIOCHEM. BIOPHYS. RES, LONG-LIVED SPECIES HAVE IMPROVED PROTEOSTASIS COMPARED TO PHYLOGENETICALLY-RELATED SHORTER-LIVED SPECIES.

Published in 2015. Access publication.

Certifications

Gallup, certified Strengths coach

Certified in 2022. Access certificate.

IDEO, foundations in design thinking

Certified in 2021. Access certificate.

SHRM, EMPLOYING ABILITIES @WORK

Certified in 2020. Access certificate.

ATD, DESIGNING FOR VIRTUAL TRAINING

Certified in 2019. Access certificate.

EDUCAUSE, ID2ID PEER MENTORING

Certified in 2019. Access certificate.

IDEO AND ACUMEN, HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN

Certified in 2017. Access certificate.

OLC, DESIGNING WITH ACCESSIBILITY IN MIND

Certified in 2016. Access certificate.

Awards

SIAA CODIE, FINALIST FOR BEST SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTIONAL SOLUTION: NRC DOT RESILIENCY SERIES

2017. Access press release.

SIAA CODIE, FINALIST FOR BEST SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL SOLUTION: BIOBEYOND

2017. Access press release.

REIMAGINE EDUCATION, SILVER AWARD WINNER FOR E-LEARNING: BIOBEYOND

2017. Access press release.

NODA, INNOVATIVE PROGRAM AWARD: CSUEB ONLINE TRANSFER ORIENTATION

2016. Access press release.

Volunteerism

MINDS MATTER, SEATTLE, WA – MENTOR

September 2019 - Present. Access website.

EXPLORATORIUM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA – VOLUNTEER DESIGNER

2014 - 2018

ROTARY FOUNDATION – MEMBER & VOLUNTEER

2005 - Present

K-12 TUTOR

2005 - Present