These are the values that drive me in both my personal and professional life. If it resonates with you, then this might be the start of a beautiful collaborative relationship.
I feel fortunate to have worked with so many incredible people throughout my career. Real collaboration is built on a foundation of respect and reciprocity. I make it a goal to forge strong, trusting relationships with all of my collaborators, no matter their role or background.
I strive to make every voice feel heard, for every person to feel like they belong, and that their experience and contributions are valued. As a designer, I extend this to my creative work by welcoming everybody into the design process.
When I encounter something new or unexpected, I try to stay open to it and learn as much about it as possible.
I make a practice of expressing appreciation for my coworkers on a regular basis, especially when we're working on complex, stressful projects.