Kumusta / Hello
Sooo, here’s something you should probably know about me: I spent my pre-school, pre-k, and kindergarten days not really speaking English. I was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States when I was little. I was already pretty quiet, and being in a new country with a new language didn’t encourage me to develop into a social butterfly.
But that experience taught me a lot. Without words, I learned to connect through visuals, play—and snacks. I became a careful observer, a good listener, and someone who’s comfortable navigating uncertainty. Looking back, those skills laid the foundation for how I approach design today.
Since then, I’ve found my voice, earned a design degree and an MBA, and led product design and research teams across industries. But at my core, I’m still that quiet kid who loves to listen, observe, and make sense of the world through people and patterns—an INFJ through and through. And yes, I still love snacks. 🍪
