I am a Greater Philadelphia based UX designer with a love of product design. I find myself on a never-ending journey to discover the “why’s” of human behavior.
I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Temple University. After serving my community through in-home social work and psychiatric rehabilitation, I desired to pivot my person-first advocacy to the creative realm. I went back to community college to formally explore my curiosities through digital and tactile art courses. This solidified my desire to synthesize my passions of creativity and psychology within my career.
I went on to obtain my Master of Science in User Experience from Arizona State University. Here I learned how to incorporate graphic information technology, technical writing, and human systems engineering strategies into the design process. I now look forward to the many “why’s” of user experience I can collaboratively discover.
Who I am is how I design! 👩💻 🎨
#1: I am a passionate creator.
Whether sewing copious amounts of scrunchies to sell on my Etsy shop, The Shop by Maura, or bringing iPad sketches to life with my Cricut machines, I am constantly taking the ideas buzzing in my head and composing them with my hands. When in doubt, you can find me (and my wallet) at Michael’s Craft Store. 😉
#2: I am an experience holder.
One psychology principle I live by personally and professionally is that I am never the expert over someone else’s life experiences. I walk alongside others with curiosity to hold their experiences without judgement. In doing so, I can deeply empathize with their perspective, advocate for their needs, and collaboratively craft solutions. Whether working in the psych field, UX, or my everyday life, that mentality does not waver. 🧠
#3: I am a lifelong learner.
I move with curiosity and a desire to grow. I strive to learn something new everyday, and find value in both failure and success. Where there is a will, there will always be a way! 🙌