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Stanford University

Class of 2026

Ph.D. in
Mechanical Engineering


Ph.D. Minor: Education
Ph.D. Minor: Psychology

Stanford University

Class of 2023

M.S. Design

Focus Areas:
Product Realization & Experience Design

The Ohio State University

Class of 2015
w/ Honors in Engineering
w/ Honors Research Distinction in Mech. Eng.

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Concentration: Product Design

Minor:
Industrial Interior & Communications Design

Education
Stanford d.school
Stanford Product Realization Lab
SF Human Rights Commission
The Salvation Army
Pope Francis Center
Trident Design
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Glenn Avenue Soap Company
Ford Philanthropy
Private Clients
Clients & Partners

Ph.D. Research Assistant

IDEAL Research Lab
Stanford Graduate School of Education

Stanford University

Stanford, CA
2023 - Current

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Course Assistant

Product Realization Lab

Stanford University

Stanford, CA
2021-2023

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Design Thinking Catalyst

D-Ford

Ford Motor Company

Detroit, MI
2021

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Product Engineering Designer

Interior Hard Trim CAD / Console Systems CAD

Ford Motor Company

Detroit, MI
2016–2021

Design Consultant

Engineering, CAD, Interior, and Graphic Design

Independent

Columbus, OH
‍2015–2016

Research Assistant

Assistive Technology Research & Testing

Ohio State
Wexner Medical Center

Columbus, OH
2014–2015

Engineering Intern

Driveline Development

General Motors Company

Warren + Milford, MI
Summer 2013

Engineering Intern

Tire & Wheel Systems Testing

General Motors Company

Milford, MI
Summer 2012

Engineering Intern

Tactical Equiptment R&D

Battelle Memorial Institute

Columbus, OH
Winter 2012

Engineering Intern

Tire & Wheel Systems Validation

General Motors Company

Warren, MI
Summer 2011

Employment
Empower, connect, and Inspire
This is why I design
Why
  • film
  • Service
  • Making
  • Running
  • Philosophy
  • Dog grooming
  • Myth & Folklore
  • Travel & culture
  • French Horn
  • Psychology
  • the arts
  • Cycling
  • tech
Hobbies & Interests

Creative Toolkit

  • CATIA V5, Dassault
  • SolidWorks, Dassault
  • Cinema 4d, Maxon
  • Fusion, Autodesk
  • Inventor, Autodesk
  • AutoCAD, Autodesk
  • NX, Siemens
  • Creo, PTC
Modeling
Graphics
  • Affinity Designer
  • Affinity Photo
  • Affinity Publisher
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Aftereffects
Physical
  • 3D Printing
  • CNC Routing + Milling
  • Laser Cutting + Engraving
  • Breadboarding + Soldering
  • Model Making + Papercraft
  • Welding + casting + Forming
  • Sketching + Drawing
  • Woodworking
Digital
  • Matlab, Mathworks
  • LabVIEW, NI
  • Processing
  • Arduino
  • C/C++
  • Java
  • HTML & CSS

Additional Samples

Ford parts
A-Stride
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L'Nard E.T. Tufts II

Designer | Educator | Engineer
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Thirty Under 30 Fellowship

Nonprofit Strategy | Homelessness & Food Insecurity

The Wallace Stand

Assistive Technology | Adaptive Musicianship

Ford MOVE: Community Mobile Vending Program

Service Design | Social Mobility

Izani Vibe

Inclusive Wellness | Injection Molding

The Obelo Lounge

Furniture Design|Product Realization

San Francisco Reparations Project

Policy Design|Advanced Needfinding

Otto: Shave Tool Station

Product Design | Functional Sculpture

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