Volunteering
Giving back wherever I can means a lot to me. I’m passionate about supporting and empowering people in my community—especially young girls—and I often volunteer with causes focused on design, philanthropy, design, mentorship, and creativity. If you’re working on a volunteering opportunity and want to connect, I’d love to hear from you!
VOLUNTEER & PRO BONO WORK
Volunteer with the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) – New York City
Supported CUP’s mission to use design and art to empower underrepresented communities through accessible education and civic engagement. Volunteered at community events where students explored real-world social justice issues—such as housing rights, education equity, and public infrastructure—through hands-on design workshops. I helped guide participants in visualizing their ideas, developing creative solutions, and telling their stories through collaborative, design-driven projects that make complex policy more understandable and actionable.
GRANT REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER
Adobe Employee Community Fund (ECF) – New York City
Served as the NYC lead grant reviewer for the Arts & Creativity impact zone as part of Adobe’s 2024 ECF grant cycle. Reviewed and evaluated proposals from over 950 nonprofit organizations—our largest applicant pool to date—focused on creative and community-centered initiatives. Helped allocate a $300,000 grantmaking budget to award 15 grants in the NYC area, supporting nonprofits that drive meaningful impact through arts, design, and creative empowerment. Proud to contribute to a program that invests in long-term community growth and access to creative opportunity.
JUDGE & MENTOR
Collegiate Hackathons – National
Volunteered at numerous hackathons across the U.S., including TechTogether, Hack+Policy, Coding 4 Community and other diversity-focused events. Served as both a design mentor and judge, offering real-time feedback, creative guidance, and thoughtful evaluation of early-stage product ideas. Supported participants—especially women and non-binary individuals—in developing confidence, refining their design thinking, and navigating the fast-paced, collaborative environment of hackathons. Helped foster inclusive spaces where emerging technologists and designers could thrive.
VOLUNTEER
Speaker Review Committee, Women in Product – National
Volunteered with Women in Product to support community-building initiatives aimed at advancing women in tech. Participated in mentorship, speaking opportunities, and professional development events to uplift women and non-binary professionals navigating product and design careers.
MENTOR
Design Mentor, ADPList – Global
Volunteered as a mentor on ADPList, offering 1:1 sessions to early-career designers across the globe. Provided portfolio feedback, career guidance, and skill-building support to help mentees navigate the design industry with greater confidence and clarity. Focused on accessibility, equity, and growth for underrepresented talent in UX and product design.