But first—who is Tippy?

I've always loved throwing myself head first into learning something new while trying to solve a problem. In my most recent role as a Product Manager at LendingTree, I was able to work on everything from UX design to visual design to front-end development and every day was a new adventure.

Before moving to digital products I was a show designer, choreographer, and instructor for youth performing arts ensembles. Teaching students how to communicate unique stories solely through movement is by far the most difficult yet rewarding thing I have ever done! My experience designing new competitive shows each season has heavily influenced my design process.

I'm currently based in Seattle where I live with two mischievous black cats and a somewhat-successful vegetable garden. Outside of design, I'm typically playing video games, working my way through The Wheel of Time books, or trying out a new bread recipe.

2017
BS Graphic Design - Interaction Design Focus
Portland State University

2021
UX Certificate - Interaction Design Specialty
Nielsen Norman Group

• Prototyping
• HTML + CSS + Javascript
• A/B testing
• Task + user flows
• Defining requirements
• Documentation + note-taking

• Accessibility
• Design systems
• Information architecture
• Moderating usability tests
• Facilitating workshops
• Design strategy + change management