About

Core Services & Specialized Expertise

Beyond standard web development, I offer a specialized suite of services designed for long-term digital health and compliance:

• Accessibility Auditing & Technical Remediation: I perform comprehensive WCAG 2.1 compliance audits using professional testing suites, including Lighthouse, ANDI, Voiceover, and JAWS. I specialize in analyzing complex accessibility reports and collaborating directly with engineering teams to remediate code-level barriers. My work is guided by a commitment to the highest technical standards, and I am currently advancing toward the DHS Trusted Tester certification.
• Senior Web Production & Lifecycle Management: With over 15 years of experience leading digital projects for public agencies and global brands, I manage the end-to-end lifecycle of web builds from initial strategy to responsive, mobile-first design and launch. I have a proven ability to scale digital properties, having managed the expansion of a global network from 30 to over 250 sites.
• Strategic CMS Architecture (WordPress & Drupal): I provide advanced management of WordPress and Drupal ecosystems, focusing on building user-friendly environments that remain technically sound and performant. My expertise ensures that platform-specific features—such as custom interactive tools and data-driven programs—remain fully accessible to all users.
• Client Enablement & Stakeholder Training: I am a dedicated educator who has delivered over 300 workshops to empower non-technical stakeholders in managing their digital presence. I specialize in translating complex analytics and technical data into actionable content strategies that ensure long-term digital sustainability.
• Technical Governance & Support: I lead high-volume technical support initiatives, having resolved over 1,000 requests annually with a 99% client satisfaction rating. This includes overseeing content quality, performance optimization, and ensuring properties comply with global regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

Professional Experience

Sonoma Marin Web

Independent Web Designer & Consultant

(September 2025- Current)

Following a tenure in senior agency leadership, I reactivated my independent consultancy to focus on high-level accessibility auditing and full-service web production. I provide end-to-end digital solutions for small businesses, e-commerce stores, and advocacy groups, with a primary focus on navigating the complexities of digital inclusivity.

• Strategic Accessibility Consultation: Perform deep-dive accessibility scans and manual remediation for existing web properties to meet WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Full-Cycle Production: Design, develop, and launch responsive, mobile-first websites using clean HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Execute accessibility audits and remediation to ensure compliance with WCAG standards, GDPR, and CCPA regulations across all digital properties.
• Client Enablement: Deliver personalized training sessions to empower clients to manage their content and maintain accessibility standards with confidence.

Planeteria Media

Senior Web Producer | Technical Support Lead

(May 2019 – September 2025)

At Planeteria, I served as a senior leader and primary client partner for an agency specializing in public agencies and municipalities. I was responsible for the digital health of over 200 websites, balancing high-volume technical support with strategic ADA initiatives to meet rigorous government standards.

• Web Production Leadership: Orchestrated 1,000+ digital deliverables annually, directing cross-functional workflows between designers, developers, and SEO specialists to maintain a 99% client satisfaction rating. 
• Agile Project Oversight: Led multi-disciplinary teams through 4–10 week production cycles, managing complex municipality web builds from initial conception through final deployment.
• Digital Accessibility (ADA) Strategy: Spearheaded agency-wide accessibility initiatives to meet rigorous government standards, ensuring all deliverables achieved WCAG 2.1 AA compliance. 
• Technical Compliance & Remediation: Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve complex code-level accessibility barriers identified via manual audits and automated Lighthouse reporting.
• Stakeholder Empowerment: Developed and delivered 200+ specialized training workshops, enabling non-technical municipal stakeholders to manage large-scale site content independently.

Maker Media, Inc.

Web Producer / UAT Analyst

Nov 2012 – Apr 2019

Serving the global “Make:” brand, I managed a massive network of web properties to drive international growth. My role focused on maintaining brand consistency across a distributed community while ensuring sites met international regulatory standards.

• Global CMS Scale: Expanded and managed the global Maker Faire website network from 30 to over 250 WordPress sites.
• Network Coordination: Empowered a network of 200+ international event producers through training materials and governance guidelines.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively ensured digital properties were compliant with international regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.

Sonoma Marin Web

Independent Web Producer & Contractor

June 2012 – Apr 2019

During this foundational period, I established a reputation for delivering agency-grade web solutions and high-stakes collaborations with technical contractors and public entities.

• Strategic Contracting: Collaborated as a specialized contractor for Webvanta, a local web development company with a custom CMS, to deliver high-quality web solutions.
• Governmental Project Support: Collaborated with a team on a project for the Sonoma County Fish & Wildlife Commission 
  ; built and laid out pages in compliance with agency standards and coordinated with their IT team for deployment.
• Advocacy & Non-Profit Work: Provided production and maintenance for high-impact clients including the California Faculty Association, The Ocean Foundation, and the Marin Humane Society.
• Brand & E-commerce Builds: Designed and launched mobile-first sites for local businesses including Northern Light Surf Shop, Layla Musselwhite, and Golden West Glass.