Hi, I’m Tristen.
A southwest-raised now east-coast-based all around mixed bag of skittles with experience in UX design and technology consulting.
I started out in technical consulting and found my way to UX because I’m endlessly curious about how people think, behave, and get motivated, and I can’t stand when tools meant to help them make things harder instead.
My education (BS in Computer Information Systems, Psychology minor, and International Business certificate) shaped how I look at that, and a decade of federal work has given me plenty of opportunities to put it into practice. I love working with design teams, developers, and clients to turn big ideas and messy requirements into designs people can actually use.
I’m especially drawn to designing for communities that are often overlooked, with inclusion and accessibility built in from the start.
If you want to talk UX design, inclusive design, or football, say hi. You can also find me on LinkedIn.
Outside of work, life looks like:
Making music through piano, guitar, and singing. I love a good cover song, but I also write my own music.
Hanging out with my dog, Sylvie, and making sure she’s living her best diva life.
Staying active with tennis and pickleball, and getting loud about sports the rest of the time.
Weekends are for cheering on the New York Giants, the ASU Sun Devils, and the Washington Spirit!
I love wandering around and exploring new places. Catch me running around the city while trying to balance a camera in one hand and either food or coffee in the other.