Work
PA Consulting (now part of Jacobs)
Principal Consultant, Senior Designer
Nov 2018 – present
Started at Essential Design (acquired by PA Consulting in 2019), a Boston-based consultancy specializing in integrated physical and digital experiences. Lead UX design and UI systems across complex, connected products spanning health, fitness, manufacturing, transportation, and financial services.
Manulife John Hancock
Senior User Experience Designer
Jun 2016 – Nov 2018
Helped establish an internal experience design practice. Partnered with business and product teams to uncover unmet needs through research and data-driven insights. Led end-to-end UX across research, testing, wireframing, and prototyping within a lean team.
Fidelity Investments
UI UX Designer, Design Lead
Oct 2008 – May 2016
Led UI/UX efforts across major initiatives including redesigning NetBenefits and launching early Fidelity mobile apps (iOS, Android, tablet). Defined charting and illustration standards and collaborated across business units to deliver cohesive, responsive experiences.
Sasaki Associates
Environmental Graphic Designer
Aug 2007 – Jul 2008
Designed wayfinding systems and environmental graphics connecting people to place. Key projects included National Harbor (DC), Alexandria historical signage and kiosks, and Sasaki’s own office environments.
Jack Morton Worldwide
Graphic Design Contractor
May 2007 – Aug 2007
Designed branded experiences and exhibit systems for clients including Subway, eBay, Gillette, and P&G. Created a national program toolkit (“Random Acts of Fitness for Kids”) reaching 25,000 schools.
Additional Experience
Candidate, Boston City Council (District 2)
Jan 2017 – Sept 2017
Ran a citywide campaign representing Bay Village, Chinatown, Downtown, South Boston, and the South End. Built a grassroots platform focused on civic engagement and community-led change. Learn more
Boston 2024 Partnership, Inc./ Boston 2024 Organizing Committee
Co-Founder & Consultant
Nov 2012 – July 2015
Co-founded the grassroots movement that launched Boston’s pursuit of the 2024 Summer Olympics, helping initiate athlete engagement, public advocacy efforts, and early organizational momentum that ultimately evolved into the official Boston 2024 Partnership and city bid effort. Served as lead designer across the initiative, creating campaign collateral, presentations, branding, and digital/social content while collaborating with agencies including Hill Holliday to shape a cohesive public narrative and civic engagement strategy. Learn more
Education
Massachusetts College of Art & Design
September 2004–May 2007
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Communication Design
Alumni Leadership Council Member, 2012–2017
Board of Trustees Nominee 2016
Salem State University
September 2002–May 2004
Graphic Design Concentration
Selected Freelance & Speaking
State Street Global Services — Keynote Speaker
Nov 2015
Presented to 500+ attendees at the ELEV8 Conference on culture and leadership, sharing the story behind Boston 2024’s grassroots Olympic bid.
Alpha Omega Council — Keynote Speaker
Feb 2013
Spoke on the Boston Olympic bid, focusing on innovation, civic engagement, and building momentum behind ambitious ideas.
Matt Rusteika for State Representative — Brand & Campaign Design
Mar–Sept 2018
Developed campaign identity, signage, and multi-channel materials across print and digital.
Four Seasons Run of Hope (MGH) — Logo Design
2008–ongoing use
Designed the event identity for an annual 5K supporting pediatric cancer research, used across multiple race seasons.
Casparian Consultants — Brand Identity
Developed full identity system for a consulting firm specializing in environmental health and product liability.