Hi. I’m Lisa.

I transform complexity into clarity through strategic design leadership.

Lisa on Naoshima Island in Japan

About Me

With a deep background in product design for mission-driven organizations, I have built teams and solutions to solve the most complex challenges. I excel at leading people and operations to deliver great outcomes. Outside of work, you'll find me traveling, taking street portraits, and exploring the world of contemporary art.

Leadership Experience

  • Seasoned design leader with 20+ years of experience, 10 in a leadership role

  • Collaborate with product and engineering to drive business outcomes 

  • Supervised creatives for 10 years (Individual Contributors to Sr. Managers)

  • Led both embedded and centralized creative teams, ranging in size from 2-15

Domain Expertise 

Generative AI, Product and Experience Design, Information Architecture, Content Design, Interaction Design, User Research, DesignOps, ResearchOps, Design Systems

Industry Verticals

Government, Healthcare, Education, Nonprofits

Work Visas

I am a U.S. citizen and eligible to work in Germany/EU as the spouse of a German citizen (family reunification/freedom of movement rights).

A Career Focus on Mission-Driven Organizations

  • National Institutes of Health
  • USCIS
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • FirstNet
  • The World Bank
  • the Institutes
  • National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • American University
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Case Studies

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