but you can call me Meri! I'm an interaction designer and researcher working at the intersection of public health, design and technology. My work centers evidence-based design for digital health products. 

I believe health evidence only makes a difference when people can understand, trust, and use it. I translate research and lived experience into tools that help people navigate their health and have a say in their care. My work combines human-centered design, behavioral science and systems thinking, with particular attention to people underserved by existing products and systems.

Previously, as a Senior Interaction Designer at IDEO, I led research and prototyping for state health departments, life sciences companies, and teams working in AI-enabled precision medicine.

I’m currently studying Health Behavior at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, exploring how design can connect individual experiences with broader public health impact.