Who I am outside of work

Design is a huge part of my life, but there’s so much more to me. Here’s a glimpse into my passions, adventures, and contributions beyond UX.

📸 Yolk Photography - Snapping the Perfect Bite

As a passionate foodie, I started my side business, Yolk Photography, capturing shots of food for cafés, restaurants, and magazines across Portugal, bringing out the beauty of every dish through photography.

🧗🏻‍♀️ Hanging Off Cliffs for Fun

I love backpacking and climbing via ferratas wherever I travel. One of my favorite experiences was in Peru’s Sacred Valley, where I climbed up to the 400m-high Skylodge and spent the night in a pod hanging off a cliff!

🎓 UX Educator at Concordia - Shaping Future Designers

For the past two years, I’ve helped over 130 students navigate Concordia University’s 160-hour UX design program. From ideation and research to prototyping, I’ve guided them through each stage, shared valuable industry insights, and contributed to shaping the curriculum to empower the next generation of UX designers in creating impactful, user-centered designs.

🌈 QueerTech Mentor - Helping LGBTQIA2+ Transition into Tech

As someone who is part of the LGBTQIA2+ community, I’m passionate about supporting others making the transition into tech. Through QT Access, I mentor LGBTQIA2+ professionals, helping them build their skills in UX and navigate their careers with confidence, while fostering inclusivity and empowerment in the tech industry.

🎤Featured in "LGBTQ+ Mentoring in the Workplace"

I had the privilege to have the opportunity to contribute to and be featured in Jennifer Petrela's beautiful piece on LGBTQ+ Mentoring, shedding light on the importance of inclusive mentorship in our community.