About
Hi, I'm Gina!
My journey began with a fascination with psychology. Excited by the idea of harnessing psychology to improve the lives of others, I became a behavior analyst, and have spent nearly a decade providing applied-behavior-analysis therapy to children with autism. This experience has taught me the power of empathy, as well as a human-centered approach, in fostering positive change.
Eager to explore new avenues to apply these principles, I was drawn to UX research and design, which seemed to fuse my love for psychology and my appetite for problem-solving and creativity, with a chance to enhance human experiences in the digital space. In addition to psychology, I'm passionate about education, healthcare, and accessibility, and yearn for opportunities that intersect technology and social impact.
In my free time, I'm learning to golf, wrestling with my Boston Terrier, Jack, or exploring interesting parts of the world (like this glacier in Alaska).

Education
Professional Certificate in UX/UI Design
University of California, Irvine
2023 - 2024
Master of Science in Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
2017 - 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Health and Humanity
University of Southern California
2007 - 2012
Skills
Qualitative/Quantitative User Research
Competitor Analysis
Heuristic/Accessibility Analysis
Information Architecture
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Data Analysis
Basic Coding (HTML, CSS)
Team Management
Tools
Figma
Miro
Visual Studio Code
GitHub
Canva