About me

Hello! My name is Caroline — designer, researcher, dancer, musician, nature nerd, and generally a curious human being.

The longer version

I'm a product design leader with 10+ years of experience in the Silicon Valley specializing in creating innovative digital solutions that bridge human needs with technological possibilities. The projects I've led have created impactful changes across continents—from behavior change healthcare platforms reaching over a million youth in Rwanda to 0-to-1 enterprise innovation for Silicon Valley companies. Working across ten countries and leading international teams throughout North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe has shaped my approach to creating culturally-responsive innovations that drive meaningful change.

As an educator and mentor, I give back to the community through teaching User Experience at University of California Berkeley Extension and leading design thinking workshops at Columbia University. I actively support the startup ecosystem by mentoring early-stage founders, speaking at design and innovation events, and have contributed to the World Health Organization's Digital Health Framework. This combination of hands-on leadership and strategic advisory work allows me to stay at the forefront of design innovation while helping others grow.

My approach to design is shaped by my background in data analytics (BSc in Statistics) and management consulting, where I discovered that while I could identify patterns in human behavior, I wanted to understand the 'why' behind them. This curiosity led me to pursue an MSc in IT Product Design at the University of Southern Denmark, exploring participatory innovation — ways to design with, not just for, people.

When I'm not designing, you might find me teaching improvisational partner dance, making music with friends, or sharing my love for the outdoors as a nature connection mentor. These creative pursuits keep me energized and bring fresh perspectives to my design work.