I am the founder and CEO of The Squad Nation, an innovation group focused on delivering cutting-edge design and impactful creative solutions. I am an expert in weaving together data and design to create innovative close to body garments, wearable soft goods, medical garments, integrated devices, and apparel designs through tailored virtual and physical pipelines. The Squad utilizes the latest technology to inform designs for companies & projects of all sizes; with a unique insight into human physiology & biomechanics that ultimately allows the design of superior products to fit, function, and perform across all sizes and shapes.
My expertise is gleaned from 20+ years in the apparel, athleisure, bras, and sports industries. I am an inventor on 12+ published patents with major brands and continue to innovate for our clients. While I am a multi-disciplinary product creation, design, and technical design expert I also hold certifications as a PMP and Scrum Master. Organizations hire The Squad because of our implementable agile strategies that transform designs utilizing data, digital transformation, optimization, and hybrid processes to deliver physical products, and XR experiences from concept to commercialization.
As a women owned business, The Squad Nation was built as a dispersed company in 2018 and is an incorporated group of top-dynamic talent from around the world. From designers, industrial designers, technical designers, product creation experts, supply chain experts, material innovators, and an elite virtual team, we have the expertise to turn a napkin sketch into a commercialized product. Our goal, to impact and enhance people’s lives in a positive way through product.
When I can find leisure time in my schedule, I am an avid paddle boarder, traveler, dog lover, and a really slow runner. I am an ardent reader of technology and science who is always looking for fresh and exciting ways to move the needle while always advocating for women in business and entrepreneurs.