Hello!
My name is Sarah and I am a designer, biologist, illustrator, activist, and proud mother of two slightly large cats. I graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Humanities and Arts degree in Industrial Design and Psychology and from the University of San Francisco with a Master of Science in Biology. In my free time I enjoy reading books, drawing, making silly DnD campaigns, being outdoors, and generally investigating the many fascinating aspects of our incredible world. I often find myself knee-deep in personal projects, such as creating an environmental podcast, leading climate action hours, and illustrating coloring books.
For many years, I've worked as a UX / Product Designer in agencies, startups, and large corporations. I'm well-versed in every step of the design process and have led many projects and teams to deliver successful products.
A few years ago, I decided to take the leap to pursue a lifelong dream and earned my Master of Science degree in Biology. For my MS thesis, I studied the effects of drying and rewetting stress on soil microbes from an organic farm. Specifically, I examined how this moisture stress and the practice of cover crop integration affects how soil microbes are able to cycle nitrogen, a critical and often limiting nutrient in many ecosystems.
Since then, I've worked in academia, science, and government as both a scientist and a designer. While this has been a uniquely challenging time, I’m a quick learner with a penchant for being able to break down complex topics and communicate them to broader audiences. This expertise has proved invaluable in spaces that are notorious for poor design and communication.
I am incredibly passionate about addressing the ongoing climate crisis and seek every opportunity to apply my skills towards climate advocacy. I'm also interested in reshaping how everyday people connect with, value, and contribute to science, a historically opaque and inaccessible field. As both a designer and scientist, I believe I have just the right blend of unique expertise to help bridge the gaps between research bodies, policymakers, and the average person. My work is also guided by equity and justice — a more resilient future that works for everyone requires more diverse leaders and perspectives.
I am very self-driven, personable, passionate, and quick to learn and am always looking for new opportunities to do meaningful work. Feel free to shoot me an email if you have any questions or just want to chat. You can also visit me on LinkedIn or download my CV and resume.
