
Hi, I’m Maryel!
UX/Product Designer
I design at the intersection of computer science and interaction design, backed by a decade in operations and project management.
Pairing deep empathy with systems thinking, I’m drawn to bringing ideas to life across both digital screens and physical spaces. For me, design is about crafting experiences that feel intuitive, intentional, and seamless.
One of my strengths is being the connector in the room. Whether I’m sitting with engineers, communications teams, trainers, or leadership, I translate across disciplines and use visual storytelling to bring everyone along. I help people see what’s possible, turn ambiguity into a clear shared direction, and shape strategy by making complex ideas simple and tangible.
Interests & Hobbies
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me at a theme park, catching a musical, museums, gallery hopping, or at Pilates. I also have an ongoing backlog of crafts I swore I’d get to—currently featuring a couple of half-built miniature room kits.
Professional Experience

Sr. Experience Operations & Strategy Mgr
Digital Employee Experience Team
May 2023 - Jul 2026

Associate Director -
Chief of Staff
Various leadership roles across operations, project management, digital transformation and CX experiences.
Sep 2011 - May 2023
Education

M.F.A. Interactive Design, SCAD
SCAD Honors Achievement

B.S. Computer Science, UIS
Certifications

Generative AI Leader Certification, Google
2025

Cloud Digital Leader Certification, Google
2024

User Experience Nanodegree, Udacity
2020

Web Development & Design
2015


