Hi, I'm Leah.

I’m a product designer with 10+ years of experience with design roles at Crate & Barrel, Gretel.ai, and U.S. News & World Report, along with several freelance projects.

I love working in dynamic, cross-functional environments where I can make a positive impact and work on projects that truly matter. I thrive in highly integrated design teams where collaboration and idea exchange are encouraged, fostering personal and team growth. My passion lies in design systems, process optimization, and delving into intricate design details, allowing me to bring a holistic and refined approach to my work.

An image of Leah standing on a street in Panama.

How I work

Purposefully

Give me a problem, and I'll use the tools in my toolbox to find the solution. I sweat the small stuff and won't rest until every goal is reached.

Collaboratively

I wouldn't be where I am without the team members from my past. I am motivated by the relationships I build with my cross-functional teams.

Empathetically

I prioritize accessibility, data-driven insights, and user research to grasp user needs, emotions, and perspectives and meet them where they are.

Adaptively

Juggling new data, research, and ideas, I design for continuous improvement, ensuring my designs evolve creatively and efficiently in real-time.

Strategically

I align design decisions with business goals, ensuring creative solutions directly contribute to KPIs, foster growth, and maximize ROI.

Continuously

Products and features should evolve and grow. I am always looking for ways to improve old decisions using the systems in place to pursue them.

Passions beyond the 9-to-5

Seeing the world

I love to travel and am always planning for ways to put more stamps in my passport and mud on my boots.

Cooking (and eating!)

Exploring flavors and sharing joy with loved ones is a delightful adventure and a creative outlet I cherish.

A good book

Reading is my escape, knowledge source, and gateway to countless adventures.