Education
Yale University (2002), B.A., Anthropology
NYU Tisch School of the Arts (2005), Masters, Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP)
Experience
Product Design Consultant
2015 - 2024
Sefaria
- Led design of an innovative open-source research platform
- Designed the product from a prototype to a global user base of ~1 million monthly users
- Planning and design of a dual-panel reading system recognized by Siggraph, top-rated iOS and Android apps, a self-publishing platform, and AI-driven learning modules.
- Oversaw design across departments
- Product design leadership and support for early-stage products, including UX/UI design, user research, product planning, identity including Swayable, IrisVR, nTop, Check.in, Databyss, Bloompop, DeepMacro
- Led product strategy and management at Sefaria at a strategic turning point in the organization, including design leadership, management of product planning and development, and restructuring of cross-functional team processes.
- Co-Founded and led design and development of Kabinet, a social marketing platform for the personal care market.
- Co-raised $200,000 in startup financing from angel investors
- Secured & managed product partnerships with Fortune-1000 companies
Associate Creative Director — Digitas2010 - 2011
- Campaign creative leadership for the American Express Centurion account
- Directed creative teams on digital campaigns for Amex Platinum
- Led creative and designed campaigns and experiences for lifestyle and luxury brands - across digital, film and immersive media
- Clients including Rosetta Stone, Malin+Goetz, Horizon Media, Havas, Tronic Studio, Williams New York, The Plaza Hotel
- Led creative and design teams on global marketing campaigns for luxury brands in the hospitality sector
- Digital experience and installation design for clients internationally including Knoll, Malin+Goetz, Philips, Givaudin, Journelle, Architectonics
Teaching
Adjunct Faculty, American University, Department of Art (2018)
Adjunct Faculty, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Department of Technology, Culture and Society, Integrated Digital Media Program (2012-2017)
Institutional Research
Other Fields, New York University — Berlin, Germany (2017)
The Satellite, New York University — New York, NY (2014)
Wilderness Workshop, New York University — New York, NY (2012)
Awards, Grants & Residencies
Siggraph Designing Knowledge for Sefaria
Hewlett-Packard Power-Up Grant for The Satellite
Jerome Foundation Film and Video Program Grant
Lew and Edie Wasserman Scholarship
Fellowship, Yale University, Center for Collaborative Art & Media
Guest Artist, Yale University, Center for Collaborative Art & Media
Eyebeam Residency
Harvestworks New Works Residency
NYU Provost's Global Research Initiatives Grant
NYU Center for the Humanities Research Grant
Presentations & Exhibitions
Machine as Medium, Symposium, Yale University CCAM — New Haven, CT (2023)
Senefelderplatz, Solo Exhibition, Yale University, CCAM — New Haven, CT (2022)
E.V., Public Installation — Wellfleet, MA (2015)
The Satellite, NYC Media Lab — New York, NY (2014)
The Satellite, NY Tech Meetup — New York, NY (2014)
The Satellite, Hewlett-Packard Power-Up — New York, NY (2014)
Wilderness Workshop, Charla Abierta @ Diablo Rosso — Panama City, Panama (2013)
Abe‘s Penny, Museum of Modern Art Library — New York, NY (2013)
Hans & Florence, Knoll Showroom — Paris (2007)
See-Through-Wall, Chelsea Art Museum — New York, NY (2005)