Oh, hello! I’m Kate.
As a Principal Product Designer at Amwell, I lead our most complex design projects and was recently recognized with a company award for impact and leadership.
I have a knack for untangling gnarly problems, helping design teams get unstuck, and connecting the dots between features, products, & systems.
I thrive in player/coach roles, where I can lead, guide, and support while also doing the boots-on-the-ground design work.
Strategic Systems Thinking
I think in systems—how features connect, how solutions can serve multiple needs, and where small changes create outsized impact. When I'm working on a project, I'm always looking for those moments where one smart decision can solve several problems at once, or where understanding the bigger picture reveals simpler paths forward. It's about finding the connections that make everything work better together, not just building features in isolation.
Designing Through Ambiguity
When projects hit a wall or teams can't see the path forward, I step in to untangle the mess. I'm good at spotting the real problem hiding underneath the surface-level chaos, asking the right questions to create clarity, and building frameworks that turn confusion into momentum. Whether it's a stalled design sprint or a completely undefined product challenge, I help teams move from "we're stuck" to "we know what to do next."
Leadership & Team Enablement
Design teams thrive when there’s clarity, momentum, and someone who knows when to take the wheel (and when to crack a well-timed joke). I’m often the one who helps untangle messy problems, guide collaboration, and get teams moving in the right direction—with a clear plan and a light touch. People do better work when they’re at ease, and I love creating an environment where that’s the norm.
I love designing for real-world impact
Throughout my career—from my current healthcare work to my earlier connected device projects—I've focused on creating solutions with tangible impact on people's lives. I enjoy designing interfaces that bridge digital capabilities and real-world operations, helping people make better decisions, work more safely, and solve complex problems. Read more about my connected device projects that have improved operations across industries from agriculture to infrastructure.
Nice things people have said about working with me
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Brian
SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER, AMWELL
“Kate is an exceptional design leader, teammate, and creative force. I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside her at Amwell, where she consistently raises the standard for what thoughtful, user-centered design can be, especially in complex, high-stakes healthcare environments. Beyond her craft, Kate is an incredible leader and presenter. She communicates with clarity and confidence, guiding cross-functional teams through nuanced challenges while keeping design quality and user outcomes front and center.”
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Casey
SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER, DANDY
“Kate is not only a talented designer but also a kind and approachable colleague. Her mentorship has had a profound impact on my professional growth, and I aspire to be a designer and person like her one day. I wholeheartedly recommend Kate to anyone seeking a mentor, coworker, or collaborator who not only possesses exceptional skills but also embodies the qualities of empathy, professionalism, and a true passion for design.”
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Prashant
DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL EXPERIENCE, SMALL OCEAN
“Kate is one of those people who quickly becomes the glue in teams and helps people feel confident in taking risks, making decisions and moving the process forward. Time and again, when she or her teams would hit a creative wall, I’ve seen Kate rally everyone and make hard decisions to get things done. I recommend Kate anywhere teams need a strong member who can lead as well as contribute. She will be a huge asset when the going gets tough and you need to get stuff done!”
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Claudiane
EXPERT UX STRATEGIST, VERADIGM
“Kate's contributions to our team and projects are invaluable. She has an undeniable knack for taking extremely complex problems with multiple moving parts and breaking them down into intuitive and simple workflows. Kate has truly been a valuable colleague who has helped me grow into a more thoughtful and skilled designer. Her innovative mindset, leadership capabilities, and commitment to excellence make her an asset to any organization.”
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Dan
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT DESIGNER, STACKPOINT VENTURES
“Kate is able to be both a data and research-driven problem solver, as well as a designer leaning on experience and intuition. Finding this balance is not easy. Collaborating with others also seems to come extremely naturally to Kate. Whether it is with other designers, software engineers, product managers, or business stakeholders - she has a way of bringing everyone together and driving them towards a common goal.”
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Janine
PRODUCT DESIGNER, WILLOW FOUNDATION
“As a product designer, I strive to emulate the thoughtful design work, process, and general communication style that I saw from Kate when we worked together. I always looked forward to meetings and collaborations with Kate—her interactions and delivery were easy and effortless. She made complicated concepts feel simple, enjoyable, and even funny. I’m thankful for what I learned from Kate.”
Non-work stuff about me
When I’m not helping to solve design problems, I play guitar & sing backing vocals in Sidewalk Driver. I also co-manage the band and have helped keep us from imploding since 2005! I used to be an elementary school teacher and those skills help me deal with my childlike bandmates. I storyboarded & directed a video for a song I wrote.
I've also been a boat captain for a long time, operating various tour boats, beach shuttles, and water taxis on Cape Cod and in Boston. I used to drive a Duck for Boston Duck Tours and one of the highlights of my life was driving in the 2013 Red Sox Championship parade. (The police escort from the garage to Fenway Park while cranking Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" was memorable to say the least.)
I love to ski, travel, take pictures, and meet new dogs.