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πAbout me
I started out my career in UX as a self-taught design researcher, then transitioned to designer after wanting to create the solutions I was highlighting in my research insights. With my background in research and design, my sweet spot focuses on strategic aspects of UX in product development for consumer and enterprise audiences. As a leader, I've managed teams of contributors in UX design, UX research, content strategy, and visual design. I've overseen managers, individual contributors, contractors, and agencies.
Product Design
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Product Designer
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βοΈWhy I mentor
*PLEASE NOTE*: I do not take portfolio reviews during these sessions at this time. Instead, I prefer to spend time focusing on individuals who are looking to advance their existing UX career. If you're a seasoned/senior UX designer or researcher, let's connect to chat about about career paths (IC vs. manager), critical skills as a leader, building a team, and what it means for you to be an emerging leader. Having been lucky to have amazing mentors and sponsors myself, I actively focus on supporting underrepresented UX professionals, especially for people and femmes of color, with hopes of improving the talent and leadership pipeline through access to advice and real talk.
Talk to me about
π½ Presenting your work
π» Managing remotely
π« Managing up, down and around
π©βπ Being a woman in tech
π¬ Useful user research
π Working in cross functional teams
π£ Becoming a people manager
πΊοΈ The technical or people track?
β€οΈβπ₯ Building your first team
π Preparing for the next level
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Hereβs what Merit users have said about Catherine
Catherine was so generous with her time! She gave me actionable steps to improve my portfolio, especially from the perspective of a hiring manager. Thanks so much
It was my very first meeting with the mentor, which went amazing. Catherine is such a great mentor, so considerate and helpful. I was lost and confused about what area I should focus on before the meeting. I had all the answers to my questions, and she even advised things that I am not aware of.
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Shanghai General Hospital / Remote
Product Designer
