As the user experience and web designer for the Austin Forum on Technology & Society, Mary is passionate about creating virtual spaces that bring people together. She believes that design has the power—and the responsibility—to improve the world around us. Mary is thrilled to align her love for creative, impactful design with the Austin Forum’s mission, helping the community connect, discuss, and leverage technology for the greater good.

Mary is a UX-trained community professional who specializes in building engaging networks around technologies like AI, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computing. She excels at translating complex technical topics into welcoming, accessible experiences through educational events, creative programming, and strategic communication. Mary’s approach is rooted in an eight-year professional journey that spans startup business operations and user experience design, including building foundational tech communities for Dell Technologies and Google Cloud. Outside of her tech work, Mary channels her creative eye into physical spaces through floral and set design.