Over the years, I’ve led UX and accessibility efforts from early planning through go-live for mission-critical web applications supporting organizations such as the CDC, NIH, VA, eRA, Allstate Insurance Company, Lockheed Martin, and Leidos. My experience spans user research, information architecture, accessibility-first design systems, and responsive front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
To help students prepare for and pass the challenging DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester exam, I created 508tutorials.com, a training resource featuring more than 60 videos designed to support, not replace, the federal government’s curriculum. It is valuable not only for exam preparation, especially since users have just three attempts before needing to ask DHS to reset their access, but also for anyone who wants to build accessibility into their web design and development process.
I also served as Key Personnel and Human-Centered Design Lead on Leidos’ CDC DMAC proposal, helping define UX governance and accessibility strategy for a program with an estimated $1.7 billion ceiling. In addition, I support teams and proposals with VPAT/ACR documentation, accessibility remediation guidance, and practical recommendations for inclusive design.
Beyond accessibility testing and remediation, my experience also spans UI/UX and Human-Centered Design (HCD), web design and development, training videos and e-learning, and interactive media production. More recently, I’ve been focused on using large language models (LLMs) and AI Agents to streamline design processes, accelerate accessibility reviews, and orchestrate complex workflows more effectively. I’m especially interested in applying AI in ways that help people work faster, produce more, and extend their creative and technical abilities. With a strong foundation in IT, design, and video production, I also create engaging AI-generated images and video for storytelling, marketing, and visual concept development.
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I hold certifications as a DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester, in Google UX Design, ITIL 4 Foundation in Service Management, Scrum Master and I am also an FAA Part 107 licensed remote pilot. In 2022, I produced and directed History Roads, a 30-minute pilot featuring Ellijay, Georgia, a charming mountain town in North Georgia. The video showcases the people, places, and traditions that give Ellijay its unique character, from its well-known apple orchards to its deeper roots in regional history.
AI & Human-Centered Design (HCD) for Government Agencies Guide
I recently wrote AI & Human-Centered Design (HCD) for Government Agencies , a practical guide based on decades of work with state and federal agencies and Fortune 500 organizations. It is designed to help teams bring AI and HCD into real projects in ways that make digital services more user-centered, accessible, and effective from day one.
The guide explores core HCD principles, important Section 508/WCAG and ADA considerations, and hands-on, ChatGPT and other AI technologies that can support design, prototyping, development and content creation and development. It includes creative prompt strategies for generating HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for mockups and functional prototypes, along with a sample style guide covering UI, UX, and HCD best practices for typography, color, and components. Together, these resources give teams a practical head start in designing modern, intuitive, and compliant government web applications.
Certifications & Security Clearance
Security Clearance: T2 Public Trust
DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester
Google UX Design
ITIL 4 Foundation in IT Service Management
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Camtasia Voyager
FAA Unmanned Pilots License