Volunteering
Giving back wherever I can means a lot to me. I’m passionate about supporting and empowering people in my community 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.