A medical speech-language pathologist turned UX designer.

I'm Jessica, a former medical speech-language pathologist now transitioning into UX/UI design. I bring together creativity, clinical insight, and a user-centered mindset to build thoughtful, inclusive digital experiences.

My background is in medical speech-language pathology, where I worked closely with patients recovering from strokes and brain injuries as part of an interdisciplinary care team. I also served as a clinical educator, information systems liaison, researcher, program developer, and trainer. Across all of these roles, my focus has always been on understanding people: how they think, where they struggle, and how to create solutions that meet their needs.

As a clinician, I routinely interviewed patients, identified barriers in communication and cognition, and designed personalized strategies to help them engage in everyday tasks. In my additional roles, I tackled workflow inefficiencies, developed training programs, led research initiatives, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new procedures and tools.

These experiences honed my ability to:

• Interview users to uncover needs and pain points

• Build deep empathy with diverse user groups

• Design task flows and solutions tailored to individual needs

• Prioritize accessibility and inclusive design

• Define and track KPIs for projects

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and teams

• Manage projects from concept through to implementation

Beyond my clinical expertise, I’m a highly organized, quick learner with a love for simplifying complex systems. I have a passion for technology, design, and continuous learning. Whether I'm teaching myself coding or exploring new tools and platforms, I'm always driven by curiosity and the desire to improve experiences. I'm happiest when I'm creating, whether it's designing a form, a website, a space, or an app.

As I explored new career paths beyond clinical care, I realized I wanted to combine my strengths in understanding people, solving problems, and creating intuitive experiences. UX design felt like a natural extension of everything I enjoy and do best. I’m excited to bring my healthcare background into the world of technology and to create designs that make a meaningful impact.