Nice to meet you.

The spirit of creative problem-solving was instilled in me by my mom, who had a knack for turning limitations into opportunities. She taught me to see objects beyond their intended use—no rolling pin? A glass bottle will do. No screwdriver? A butter knife works just fine. If something was missing, the solution was often just a glance away, waiting to be discovered.

That mindset shaped everything I do. I never learned to accept roadblocks as final—I look for ways around them. Whether it’s engineering a clever fix for a sagging houseplant, repurposing found objects for an art project, or recognizing an unexpected user behavior and refining a product to embrace it, I approach challenges with creativity, adaptability, and an open mind.

Outside of work, you’ll find me experimenting in the kitchen, tweaking recipes until they feel like my own, or figuring out how to make use of the way too many art supplies I’ve impulsively collected. I’m always deep into a fantasy novel (often a re-read of an old favorite), seeking out new experiences both near and far, and finding mountains to climb—both literal and metaphorical. Whatever I’m doing, I’m all in—curious, creative, and always looking for the next problem to solve.