Presenter

After being introduced to computers and programming at a young age, my innate talent became
a passion for understanding how people engaged with computing and how I could help improve
that experience. As a researcher, I have gotten much joy from seeing people experience
technology and innovation. Through my research experience in graduate school and at Intel, I learned I have the power to bring that joy to others through user experience design and rapid
prototyping. By always pushing to ask the hard "why" questions and thinking about consumers'
needs and goals, I strive to ensure products and experiences we create, positively impact
people's' lives. I am currently an Assistant Professor at Spelman College where I am actively conducting Computer Science Education Research. My current focus is understanding how industry tools affect and improve the computational thinking skills of STEM majors. My educational background includes a BS in Computer and Information Sciences from Spelman
College, a MS in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Auburn University and a
Doctorate in Human-Centered Computing from Clemson University.