About me

Carissa smiling and holding a cat.

Currently, I’m pursuing a B.A. in Computer Science with a Minor in User Experience Design at the University of Minnesota. I also design graphics for UMN Career Services Administration.

I have a substantial background in customer service where I discovered the importance and joy of great customer experiences. I find this same joy in designing digital experiences that are inclusive and intuitive.

Outside of design, I enjoy competing in ballroom dance, performing studio style dance, learning how to cook, and playing Stardew Valley.

It’s a cosmos! They are my birth month flower and symbolize order, balance, and peace.

What’s your logo?

Carissa ballroom dancing with a partner.
Two friends in Stardew Valley with a cat.
Goldendoodle sniffing Hello Kitty ramune.
Ben Gibbard (lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie) singing at a concert.
Deer in Nara Park bowing to Carissa for food.

A glimpse into my life