Meet your designer
A traveling creative who thrives in exploring new places and diving deep into problems to find solutions through thoughtfully crafted design.
Hey, I’m Dena
I’ve lived, worked, and traveled from my mobile design studio for 4 years. We’re well on our way to making it through all 50 states while developing cross-functional designs for leading products in industries such as technology, finance, and file management.
You can often find me with my toes in the sand, the sun on my skin, and my head in my design files. I believe we create our best work when our minds are in expansive spaces to create endless design solutions.
What my clients and colleagues are saying
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"As part of the recent swarm she performed a component audit that exposed the readiness of the platform and where we should consider prioritizing new components to be built. That analysis is phenomenal; I couldn’t be more appreciative of the thoroughness and quality of the work that was put in. She is a true asset and I hope the broader UX organization recognizes how fantastic she is."
— Jamie | Director & Analyst | Fidelity
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"Dena is detail-oriented, flexible, user-focused, and easy to work with. Our users loved having her around as she not only spoke to them in their domain language but truly listened and applied what she heard. Our development teams loved that she then translated and championed those user discussions into actions that could be further refined and implemented.”
— Al | Manager | Cimpress & Vistaprint
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“A direct quote from a meeting I’m in, ‘If Dena is on a project you are working on, things are going to get DONE. She’s awesome!"
— Annemarie | Strategic Partner | Fidelity
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“Dena is very detail-oriented and was consistently coming up with innovative ways to enhance procedures and improve efficiencies. She promoted team building through the organization of recurring group outings. I highly recommend Dena to any company that is looking to add a valuable asset to its organization.”
— James | Director | State Street
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“Dena, since you joined our team the one thing that has been persistent is your ability to be a team player. No matter what the task, you dive in and help the team succeed. Keep up the great work!”
— Pete | UXD Chapter Lead | Fidelity
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"I was lucky enough to work directly with Dena on several important projects at Stockpress. As a startup, things change almost daily, and she was extremely patient with the fast-paced environment. She took the time to understand our business and work through some complex user experience challenges. Her excellent communication made the entire process, from ideation to wireframe to final deliverables, smooth and organized. Dena didn’t just jump into designing either; she researched our customer behavior, looked at complementary products, and came up with fantastic ideas that she quickly transformed into great designs. Her work significantly improved our team’s progress and allowed us to get ahead in our development roadmap. I’m looking forward to working with her again and highly recommend her if you’re looking for a thoughtful, creative, and efficient designer. Plus, she’s just one of the nicest people I have ever met."
— Jessica | CEO & CO-Founder | Stockpress
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“Dena often goes above and beyond the work presented to her and it’s no surprise she has been able to use those skills in other departments throughout the company. Dena brings her knowledge, determination, and accountability wherever she goes and is always there to help when you need it. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.”
— Kelsey | Associate | State Street
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“I just wanted to thank you for making such a big, positive impact on our team and the larger enterprise space over the past year. Hardly a week goes by where I don’t receive unsolicited feedback from other squad leads or associates reminding me how amazing you are to work with. We are grateful to have you on the team.”
— Sean | Squad Leader | Fidelity