Me.

I view accessibility as a critical civil rights issue that deserves far more attention than it currently receives. My commitment to accessibility advocacy began at age ten, inspired by mentors like Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient James Brady and learning rights advocates David Flink and Jonathan Mooney.

During my UX studies at Georgia Tech in 2021, I faced unexpected neurological challenges that gave me profound firsthand insight into how health conditions shape digital interaction. After finding proper treatment, I've emerged with renewed energy and a deeper understanding of how people navigate digital interfaces.

These experiences—both the challenges and recovery—have shaped my approach to accessibility work. Even while managing health struggles, I remained committed to impactful projects, from consulting engagements to delivering Haiti's first UX design talk in 2022, always staying grounded in my mission to improve lives through accessible design.

Now with my health stabilized, I'm eager to apply my CPACC certification and user-centered design expertise to exciting new projects that challenge me creatively and professionally. My goal is simple: to help build functional and beautiful products that work for everyone, informed by both professional training and lived experience with accessibility barriers.

-Sam