I'm Sierra — I create and tell stories through design.

My path to design began with 12 years of creative problem-solving competitions that taught me to think quickly, craft compelling narratives, and present solutions under pressure. These skills led me to product design, where I became fascinated by how thoughtful design decisions can make someone's daily life easier. I'm passionate about combining empathy with data-driven insights to create digital experiences that address people's real needs.

Work experience

Railspire

Product Design Lead

2025

Glidance

Product Design Lead

2024

IBM

Product Design Intern

2024

Dialexa, an IBM

Product Design Mentee

2024

Ethos Group

UX/UI Intern

2023-2024

What to expect from me

The Enneagram + CliftonStrengths

Enneagram: The Investigator

Curiosity drives me to seek answers to difficult problems ensuring I'm designing products that solve real user problems rather than surface-level issues.

Relator

Building authentic, meaningful relationships is at the core of who I am. I feel most fulfilled when I’m part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Input

I’m a collector of ideas, inspirations, and resources. Whether learning new tools or gathering feedback from users, I’m always absorbing information to improve my craft.

Testimonials

Kind words from colleagues

I'm continually impressed by Sierra's attention to detail, adaptability, and kindness. I really admired how much she valued everyone's input on her team. She made space to listen for ideas from every developer and see how to make the pieces fit, while also recognizing the quick turnaround in timeline.

Jocelyn Martinez, UX Designer

Sierra demonstrates a keen eye for detail, a strong skill set, and passion for creating intuitive user interfaces. Her ability to collaborate effectively with designers, project managers, and developers is impressive. Sierra consistently delivers high-quality work that showed great understanding of design principles. She is a quick learner and always willing to go the extra mile to achieve excellent results.

Tiffany Bavier, Product Manager

Fun facts

Adventurer at heart

I've been skydiving, gone horseback riding, zip-lined through the trees, and hiked the Grand Canyon.

Cat lover

I have two cats, Merlin and Penelope. They're my work-from-home coworkers who love to sit on my keyboard.

Game lover

I'm always up for a board games or escape rooms. So far, I’ve tackled 15 escape rooms and I’m proud to say I’ve escaped every one!

I'm always up for a board games or escape rooms. I’ve tackled 15 escape rooms and I’m proud to say I’ve escaped every one!