Awesome dad, creative leader, sci-fi novelist, politico, & cancer survivor.
(Also, I’m charming AF.)
I’m a design leader, speculative fiction author, and progressive politico working at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and impact.
Whether I’m shaping user experiences, building strange new worlds, or fighting for a more inclusive Georgia, I bring bold ideas to life through thoughtful execution, clear communication, and a deep belief in people-centered design—in every sense of the word.
Reach out and let’s make something amazing together.
Design leader.
I’ve turned great ideas into amazing experiences for over 25 years.
I’m an experienced UX design leader with a 25-year career creating transformative user experiences, leading cross-functional teams, and driving business growth for major brands and consultancies. I have a proven track record as a co-founder and design executive, delivering omni-channel strategies and innovative product solutions at top-tier agencies and Fortune 500. Pretty cool.
Professional results.
I’ve been fortunate to create experiences and achieving winning results for companies ranging from Fortune 5s to startups.
Thought leadership.
From time to time, I’ve written about design in a variety of professional publications, including Newsweek and Smashing Magazine.
Conference talks & workshops.
I offer a spectrum of killer talks, engaging workshops, and hands-on coaching options for your conference or event.
Storyteller.
I tell tall tales, build strange worlds, and explore the hard truths in between.
I’m an author who loves blending deep characters, cinematic action, and big ideas into stories that don’t quite fit one genre box. My debut novel, Calamity: Being an Account of Calamity Jane and Her Gunslinging Green Man, reimagines a Western icon with a sci-fi twist. It was a Philip K. Dick Award and Georgia Author of the Year nominee that readers and critics alike praised for its grit, originality, and heart.
Calamity, a novel.
Calamity: Being an Account of Calamity Jane and Her Gunslinging Green Man is a gritty, violent reimagining of a frontier legend, where a tough teenage outcast and her alien gunslinger fight for survival across a Wilder West unlike any you’ve seen before.
Short fiction.
From spectral swamps to suburban crawlspaces, I explores the quiet places where grief and wonder meet. The clash of the fantastic and the mundane.
Non-fiction.
I’ve published non-fiction pieces on academic or pop-culture topics ranging from The Guardians of the Galaxy, to the Iran Hostage Crisis.
Politico.
And I ran for office to protect our freedoms—and built the most effective campaign for the Georgia State Senate.
I’m a progressive political organizer, candidate, and coalition builder with a record of high-impact leadership in one of Georgia’s most competitive suburban districts. In 2024, I led a grassroots campaign for State Senate District 56 that shattered Democratic turnout records, activated tens of thousands of voters, and united dozens of regional organizations to fight back against extremist overreach.
Find me on LinkedIn.
Check out my CV and let’s connect. I’m always down to chat with fellow creatives (and folks who need creatives).