About me

Hi, I’m Mika (pronounced: mee-cah). I’m from the central coast of California, and have been living in Brooklyn, NY for the last 6 years.

I started out in product support at fintech and health-tech startups, where I spent a lot of time talking with users and digging into their experiences. Those conversations helped me spot patterns, pinpoint friction, and—eventually—spark a shift in my career. I realized I didn’t just want to flag issues. I wanted to design the solutions.

Most recently, I was part of the design team at Compound Planning, where I worked on everything from streamlining onboarding flows to building end-to-end experiences for new tax partnerships. I love rolling up my sleeves for complex challenges and collaborating cross-functionally to bring thoughtful, intuitive solutions to life.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to dive deeper into industries like entertainment, food & beverage, healthcare, travel & leisure, and sustainability—spaces where design can elevate everyday experiences and create real-world impact.

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