Bio

**My top CliftonStrengths are: Strategic, Ideation, Achiever, Futuristic, and Arranger** I am an experienced inclusive product design and technology accessibility program leader with 20+ years of proven track record and a special focus on complex and emerging technologies (e.g. VR/AR/MR, AI, IoT, etc.). I bring substantial expertise in program design and management, user research, inclusive design methods, accessibility product innovation, quality management, and maturity modeling. Culture and team-building are central to my success; I maintain a strong focus on communicating at all levels while motivating and inspiring team members to achieve business objectives in line with defined requirements and vision. I am a regular contributor to industry accessibility practices and standards development, where I leverage broad knowledge of hardware, software, and content design, development, and testing methodologies. I am a passionate and sought-after public speaker, industry advisor, and advocate for persons with disabilities. ★ A few career highlights: ⇨ Developed and led a new accessibility program for Magic Leap, a startup offering complex, new XR/mixed reality enterprise products. Included: internal policies, product dev/quality life cycle integration, champions training program, developer ecosystem support, founding/chairing an ERG for PWDs (LeapABLE). ⇨ Helped bring to market innovative products with accessibility features (e.g. Accessible self-service air travel kiosks, self-checkout, TV/media apps, multifunction office machines). Patent for Automated wayfinding of an accessible route (US9909880B2), and lead roles Geo-Access and XR Access. ⇨ Helped dozens of public/private sector orgs plan, develop, and evolve their inclusive product design and accessibility programs (including strategies, implementation plans, policies, product lifecycle integration, maturity modeling, training, tool integration, and customer service). AREAS OF EXPERTISE Digital Accessibility Policies & Laws (ADA, EN 301 549, AODA, ACAA, Section 508, CVAA) • Technology Accessibility Standards • W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) • XR Accessibility (VR/AR/MR) • Inclusive Design • Universal Design • UX (User Experience) • UI (User Interface) • User Research • Diversity & Inclusion • Change Management • Project Management • Program Management • Assistive Technologies • Digital Accessibility Maturity Models • Multi-Cultural Team Leadership • Agile Methodologies • Quality Management • Team Collaboration • Creative Problem Solving • Emotionally Intelligent Leadership