Hi there! đ A product designer by training, operator at heart, and continuous learner by passion â Iâm on a mission to make the world's products & services more honest, purposeful, and magical. đ« Though educated in Oxford and Dubai, Iâve since immigrated to San Francisco, where I'm exploring how âservice productisationâ can be applied to wicked systems like education, immigration, and self-development. đ€ČWhile searching for my next adventure, Iâm currently a Board Chair at the Stanford University Bechtel Centerâs CCIS. đïž Previously, I've served as a lecture translator & conference organiser in areas like AI and EdTech. I later founded language-learning startup MatrĂ«shka to help Russian-speaking children access the English-speaking world. đȘ I'm also the author of A Very Unofficial Guide to the K-1 Visa, a book born of my experiences navigating immigration to the United States during a time of war. âïžToday I live in California with my husband, German-American entrepreneur Carson Kahn, where weâre known to enjoy mushroom jerky, binging John Oliver, and the occasional game of Rummikub. đ
