Portfolio

Explore case studies from my 25+ years of federal UX leadership, showcasing human-centered solutions that have improved services for millions of Americans.

Case Studies

Internal Revenue Service

Taxpayer 360: Designing a Unified IRS Employee Experience

Lead UX Researcher

Led user research and design for the TP360 project—an integrated solution to improve tools and systems used by taxpayer-facing employees, supporting the Inflation Reduction Act's objective to enhance taxpayer services.

Award-winning project
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Internal Revenue Service

Resolving an Erroneous Tax Return – Enhancing the IRS Error Resolution Experience

Lead UX Researcher and Blueprint Architect

Led research to improve the IRS process for resolving erroneous tax returns, creating a service blueprint that clarified workflows and informed practical digital solutions for taxpayers, CSRs, and ERS staff.

Award-winning project
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Internal Revenue Service

Improving the Amended Tax Return Journey: From Frustration to Transparency

UX Research and Journey Mapping Lead

Led diagnostic research on the amended tax return journey to identify root causes of taxpayer pain and design a streamlined, transparent process for millions of Americans who amend their returns annually.

Award-winning project
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Social Security Administration

SSA Technician Dashboard: Modernizing Field Operations

Senior Principal Usability Specialist

Led UX initiatives for SSA's Technician Dashboard (TED) application, enhancing technician workflows and customer service interactions.

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Department of Veterans Affairs

MyHealtheVet Blue Button

UX & Design Lead

Designed Blue Button feature allowing Veterans to securely download and share their health data with providers and caregivers.

Presidential Initiative
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Department of Veterans Affairs

MyHealtheVet Registration Redesign

UX & Design Lead

Redesigned the MyHealtheVet registration process to reduce confusion, improve verification rates, and increase access to premium features.

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National Cancer Institute

Redesigning the DCP Website: Making Cancer Prevention Resources More Usable and Accessible

UX Researcher and Designer

Redesigned the Division of Cancer Prevention website using a user-centered design approach to better serve diverse users—patients, caregivers, researchers, and the general public.

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