ABOUT HANDMADE WEB DESIGN STUDIO

I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, where I studied Human-Computer Interaction— the intersection of computer science, psychology, and design. Outside of academics, I sang in an a cappella group and worked at an Equine-Facilitated Therapy Center.

I spent seven years designing web tools for teachers, principals, and school district leaders as a User-Experience (UX) designer for several different education technology companies, including Renaissance Learning and IXL Learning.

In 2018, I set out to pursue a lifelong dream: solo traveling around the world. Over the next 14 months, I lived in six different countries while continuing my UX design work as a remote freelancer. Along the way, I discovered my love for salsa dancing, and took the first steps toward a new path by applying to MSW programs.

I earned my MSW from Smith College School for Social Work, during which I completed two clinical internships: working with youth in a community facing systemic barriers at Reach Ashland Youth Center, and working with seniors with severe mental illness at The Felton Institute in San Francisco.

Dreaming of how I might combine my web design skills with my desire to work directly with people, I launched my web design business in 2024. I completed my first custom project—a website for a dance studio where I also had the joy of teaching salsa dancing!

After designing custom websites for a range of clients — from interior designers to tutoring companies and beyond — I chose to focus on what I’m deeply passionate about: mental health. Handmade Web Studio was created to help therapists and mental health professionals build authentic, effective online presences.