Hi there, I’m Shawna

I’m a technology coach, consultant, and leader with over 15 years of experience, both in the public and private sector. I have a depth of knowledge in user research, design, accessibility, and code.

I’ve worked with large companies including Google, Intuit, and Meta, government agencies including VA, CMS, and the United Nations, and civic agencies and nonprofits including Ad Hoc & Code for America.

I was most recently VP of Experience for Code for America.

My focus areas include:

Coaching

I partner with leaders and managers to help focus their energy, navigate tough moments, and build vibrant, quality teams.

Consulting

I help evaluate organizational structures and refocus on creating quality experiences efficiently and iteratively.

Talks & writing

I speak and write on organizational and management topics around communication, building teams, and managing remotely.

Other skills I’m proud of

Starting with small wins and discovery sprints to build momentum
Creating compelling stories that answer the questions stakeholders really have
Organizing initiatives into Now/Next/Later and helping folks prioritize their work
Recalling and finding old slack posts incredibly quickly
Working as a lab assistant to my neurospicy 10 year-old son

Note: The design of this page may not be as “flashy” as you’d expect from a design leader because I like to prioritize readability, accessibility, and simplicity, to allow you to focus on the content. I hope it helps!