From Leaders who have Managed Me

I was truly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Alecia... Her impact as a design leader was profound. She consistently delivered intuitive, user-centric designs while expertly managing and mentoring her team… Her keen eye for detail and understanding of user needs resulted in significant improvements in our product's usability… She's not just a talented designer and manager - she's a catalyst for positive change who elevates everyone around her.

-Ashley, VP of Product, Resilia

Alecia brings first class experience and expertise to the design function of a product business. She speaks design best practices as a first language… [she] produces the highest caliber of designs backed back robust, discovery-based research that I've ever seen. As an over-seer of product and design with no formal design training myself, having Alecia in my corner was a godsend.

As a people manager, Alecia showcases one of the most empathetic yet accountability based management styles I've had the pleasure of working with. Her focus on her team's professional development and well being makes her a standout leader, well respected, and highly effective.

-Blue Thomas, CPTO, Resilia

Alecia is an outstanding design leader, demonstrating unwavering drive and a keen ability to navigate the big picture while delving into the nuances of complex work. Her remarkable talent lies not only in effectively handling ambiguity, but also in creating processes that enhance the effectiveness of her team. Alecia's strong user research skills add a valuable layer to her leadership, ensuring a user-centric approach in every project. Collaborating with Alecia is a joy as her generosity and authentic demeanor make her not just a standout professional but also a pleasure to work with.

-David Eisner, VP of Product Design, Amwell

Alecia is a driven and detail-oriented design leader who is always willing to go the extra mile. She dives headfirst into any problem her teammates or users are facing, blazing a trail for others to follow. She works collaboratively with cross-functional team members to uncover user insights and the best way to solve them. She cares deeply about her team and her users, and that comes through in every part of her work. If you're looking for a design leader, I recommend Alecia.

-Kevin Segel, Director of Product Design, Amwell

From Designers I’ve Managed

[Alecia] presented herself as someone who would advocate for the design team, prioritize growth, identify opportunities, and support career development, and, I was delighted to find that everything she promised in these areas proved true… She fostered open communication, creating a safe space for me to share concerns and reflect on areas for growth, and, while she trusted me to take the lead and work independently, she was always ready to provide thoughtful feedback and collaborate whenever I needed support.

As an individual contributor, Alecia led some of the company’s most significant projects during a pivotal period, her efforts extended beyond the design team to impact the entire organization, particularly as the company shifted its revenue focus during her tenure.

Alecia also took full ownership of refining and standardizing processes, not only for the design team but for the entire product team; to achieve this, she created and led workshops, established actionable next steps, and ensured the team's processes aligned with their growth objectives. These contributions were instrumental in advancing team efficiency and effectiveness.

Overall, it was a pleasure to work with Alecia and have her as a manager, and would love to be able to work on the same team in the future, in the meantime I’m proud to be part of the community of designers she has nurtured and inspired.

- Daniela Ruiz, Senior Product Designer, Resilia

Alecia was hands down the best manager I have ever had. She is an incredibly talented designer with indispensable expertise and provided critical oversight to several designers supporting a multitude of roles — from marketing to product design. She was endlessly passionate about our mission and our users, creating an inspirational environment that makes you want to be your best… She possesses excellent leadership and communication skills and spent time working with her team to help us build these skills ourselves. She created and advocated for processes to help us streamline our workflow and meet our deadlines. She trusted us, held us to high standards, and helped us reach our goals… I wish everyone had a chance to be mentored by Alecia! She is a wonderful role model to professional women and I am forever grateful for all I have learned by working under her for over 4 years.

-Isabel Rich, Product Designer, Vibrent Health

Alecia made me a better designer… She gave me the opportunity, support, and tools needed to perform my job well and she did it with thoughtfulness. Within our team, she created a culture of care, and it made me want to do better and be better. She created a safe space that nurtured and welcomed creativity, always keeping the user in mind. Her skill was exceptional, as well, leading with consistently helpful feedback. Alecia would be a huge value add to any team

-Janine Klein, Product Designer, Vibrent Health