Hi, I'm Breanna

I'm a design leader with 15+ years of experience spanning product design, digital experiences, branding, and client services. I've led projects for startups, nonprofits, and enterprise organizations, helping teams move from ambiguity to execution.

How I Work

A thoughtful approach to leading teams and solving complex problems.

Create clarity

I help teams move from ambiguity to action by defining goals, aligning stakeholders, and establishing a clear path forward.

Build trust

Strong relationships create better outcomes. I invest in collaboration, transparency, and open communication.

Stay curious

The best solutions come from asking questions, challenging assumptions, and learning continuously. I believe the strongest teams foster a culture of curiosity, feedback, and growth.

Focus on impact

I measure success by outcomes, not outputs, and focus on creating meaningful value at the intersection of user needs and business goals.

Experience

The roles that shaped my approach to design and leadership.

Design Lead

Headway

2020-Present

Learned how to align people around a shared vision.

Leading and developing product designers while helping startups and enterprise organizations navigate growth, innovation, and digital transformation reinforced that design leadership is ultimately about alignment. Whether mentoring team members, partnering with executives, or guiding cross-functional teams through complex challenges, I learned that meaningful outcomes happen when people, processes, and technology move toward a common goal.

Design Lead

Headway

2020-Present

Learned how to align people around a shared vision.

Leading and developing product designers while helping startups and enterprise organizations navigate growth, innovation, and digital transformation reinforced that design leadership is ultimately about alignment. Whether mentoring team members, partnering with executives, or guiding cross-functional teams through complex challenges, I learned that meaningful outcomes happen when people, processes, and technology move toward a common goal.

Sr. Manager, Creative & Content

Dynata

2018-2020

Learned how to scale teams and systems.

Leading a global multidisciplinary team across design, content, user experience, and digital marketing taught me that growth requires more than talent alone. Supporting hundreds of digital experiences across dozens of brands and markets required clear processes, strong communication, and shared standards. This experience shaped my belief that great leaders create environments where teams can consistently do their best work at scale.

Sr. Manager, Creative & Content

Dynata

2018-2020

Learned how to scale teams and systems.

Leading a global multidisciplinary team across design, content, user experience, and digital marketing taught me that growth requires more than talent alone. Supporting hundreds of digital experiences across dozens of brands and markets required clear processes, strong communication, and shared standards. This experience shaped my belief that great leaders create environments where teams can consistently do their best work at scale.

Manager, Global User Experience

Dynata

2017–2018

Learned how to connect customer experience to business outcomes.

Managing UX and front-end teams responsible for a large portfolio of customer-facing digital experiences deepened my understanding of how design contributes to organizational success. Through user research, experimentation, and optimization efforts, I saw firsthand how thoughtful experiences can improve customer satisfaction while advancing broader business goals.

Manager, Global User Experience

Dynata

2017–2018

Learned how to connect customer experience to business outcomes.

Managing UX and front-end teams responsible for a large portfolio of customer-facing digital experiences deepened my understanding of how design contributes to organizational success. Through user research, experimentation, and optimization efforts, I saw firsthand how thoughtful experiences can improve customer satisfaction while advancing broader business goals.

Testimonials

The impact of leadership is best measured through the people you work with.

"Breanna managed me directly when I was a product designer at Headway. She met with me bi-weekly for 1-1s and adapted her management style to fit my specific needs and communication style. She is a great leader and is not afraid to get her hands dirty to get a project across the line when necessary.
I learned a ton from Breanna and am grateful for our time working together and would recommend anybody to do whatever they can to find an excuse to work with Breanna."

Riley H.

Former Direct Report

"Breanna managed me directly when I was a product designer at Headway. She met with me bi-weekly for 1-1s and adapted her management style to fit my specific needs and communication style. She is a great leader and is not afraid to get her hands dirty to get a project across the line when necessary.
I learned a ton from Breanna and am grateful for our time working together and would recommend anybody to do whatever they can to find an excuse to work with Breanna."

Riley H.

Former Direct Report