
Timeline
About me
Design Thinking I Product Development I Life Centered Design I Innovation I Leader I Trusted Partner I Public Speaker I Community Builder I Founder I UX
Education

University of wisconsin-madison
-Bachelor fine arts gpa 3.5Activities and Societies: Dean's List, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

Pratt institute
2008 - 2010Master of professional studies design management gpa 3.9Activities and Societies: Founder and editor, Catalyst Strategic Design Review Awards:Graduated with DistinctionReceived the Honors Award for Outstanding MeritVoted most likely to return as a professor to the Pratt Design Management programThe Design Management Program is a two-year program created to bridge the disciplines of design and business management. It is tailored to provide an executive education more focused than an MBA on the special needs of design leaders managing design firms or managing design teams in creative industries. The… Show more Awards:Graduated with DistinctionReceived the Honors Award for Outstanding MeritVoted most likely to return as a professor to the Pratt Design Management programThe Design Management Program is a two-year program created to bridge the disciplines of design and business management. It is tailored to provide an executive education more focused than an MBA on the special needs of design leaders managing design firms or managing design teams in creative industries. The curriculum is designed to develop strategic management skills in six study areas related to design management: operations management, financial management, marketing management, organization and human resource management, management of innovation and change and management of local, regional, and global suppliers, distributors and markets. The courses provide participants with an integrated focus on the role of design in the creation and management of strategic and sustainable advantage. Show less
Experience

Catalyst strategic design review
Apr 2009 - Jul 2010Founder and executive editor, we launched this publication to stimulate thinking and encourage conversation about the role of strategic design in defining and developing an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable future. A quarterly, digital publication that highlights best practices for design managers who care about the social, environmental and financial implications of design decisions.The premier issue received over 2000 visits from 64 countries and has received media attention from Design Observer, Core77, Dexigner, Metropolis, and many others. Show less
Executive Editor
Jan 2009 - Jul 2010Blog Director / Contributing Writer / Editor
Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

Mucca design
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011Studio manager
Ofs brands
Jul 2011 - Jun 2014Resource market manager
The hhc studio, a division of the howard hughes corporation
Jun 2014 - Feb 2015Account manager
Straightline
Feb 2015 - Mar 2016Director of program management
Zebradog
Mar 2016 - Apr 2017Senior producer
Bb7 - a product development consultancy
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022Senior design manager
University of wisconsin-parkside
Aug 2020 - Jul 2022Advisory board member - customer experienceThe Advisory Board members support the UW Parkside faculty and program managers in delivering relevant offerings and strengthening the fundamental mission of the UW-Parkside Customer Experience Program. This group of experts offer innovative advice and dynamic perspectives in their areas of focus, sharing principles and techniques to drive Customer Experience innovation. Collaboratively, they provide constructive feedback and strategic direction, guide quality improvement, and assess program efficacy. Show less

Bluefoot inc.
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022Director of growth strategy
University of wisconsin-madison
May 2022 - Sept 2023Teaching, Learning & Technology Specialist, Master’s in Design + Innovation Program
Sept 2022 - Sept 2023Lecturer, Master’s in Design + Innovation Program
May 2022 - May 2023

Western governors university
Jul 2022 - May 2024Design and innovation subject matter expert
Burns design strategy
Sept 2022 - nowFounder & ceo
Licenses & Certifications

Leed green associate
U.s. green building councilMar 2011
Volunteer Experience
Board Member + Chair of the Professional Development Committee
Issued by Madison Magnet on Oct 2019
Associated with Holly Anne Burns, MPS, LEED® GAEvents Planning Subcommittee Member
Issued by Women in Biohealth on Jun 2019
Associated with Holly Anne Burns, MPS, LEED® GAMural Designer, Mentor, Community Outreach and Education
Issued by New York Cares on Jan 2011
Associated with Holly Anne Burns, MPS, LEED® GAMural Designer
Issued by Advocates for Children of New York on Mar 2014
Associated with Holly Anne Burns, MPS, LEED® GAVolunteer - Home Construction and Fundraising
Issued by New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity on Apr 2009
Associated with Holly Anne Burns, MPS, LEED® GA
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