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I graduated from the University of Portland with a B.S. in Computer Science and the honor of being a President's Scholar. My coursework gave me a foundation in algorithms, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and UX/UI design.

Along the way, I realized I was most energized by the moments when people, systems, and visuals had to work together: turning stakeholder needs into a coach-facing product, making community resources more accessible, or giving an emerging brand a recognizable personality.

Now I'm looking for opportunities where I can keep learning, contribute across disciplines, and help a collaborative team turn complicated ideas into clear experiences.

Picture of Malissamaking the web a little more charming ✦

how I work

My design &
build philosophy.

Clarity through curiosity

I ask questions early, listen closely, and use what I learn to make the next decision clearer.

Iteration is the work

Feedback is not the final step. It is how an early idea becomes something useful, polished, and shared.

Make it human

A functional product can still feel warm. I care about accessibility, tone, and the small details people notice.

Design meets code

Understanding implementation helps me create ideas that are ambitious, practical, and easier to build together.

the journey so far

Experience

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1

May 2026 — Present

Creative Director & Brand Consultant

Hoji Tea Studios
2

Aug 2025 — Apr 2026

Software Development Lead

Pilot Builder
3

Jan 2024 — Apr 2024

Software Engineer

PDX Unhoused

design

Figma · Procreate · Wireframing · Prototyping · Visual Design · Brand Identity

development

HTML/CSS · JavaScript · TypeScript · Python · Java · Git · GitHub

approach

User-centered Design · Interaction Design · Information Architecture · Usability