What I bring
Calm in complexity.
Experience coordinating people, constraints, and consequential decisions without losing sight of the mission.
About Nina
A life of purpose.
An eye for possibility.
Design. Storytelling.
Data & AI.
I am a multidisciplinary professional working at the intersection of UI/UX Design, photography, business data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
My work is driven by curiosity, creativity, and a desire to turn ideas, information, and complex problems into meaningful experiences. Through UI/UX Design, I create intuitive and user focused digital solutions. Through photography, I use visual storytelling to capture people, places, and moments with purpose. Through business analytics and AI, I explore data, uncover insights, and develop smarter ways to support decisions and improve how organizations operate.
My background includes graduate education in Interaction and UI/UX Design, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at NYU Stern. I also bring 22 years of leadership and operational experience from my career as a US Navy Air Traffic Controller and officer.
This portfolio brings together my work in design, photography, analytics, AI, content creation, and innovation. Although each discipline uses different tools, they are connected by one goal: creating thoughtful, human centered solutions that inform, engage, and make an impact.
The experience behind the storyThe path so far
Experience that connects.
2002–2024
Service & leadership
U.S. Navy air traffic control, operational readiness, training, and coordination across complex systems.
Master of Arts
Interaction & UI/UX Design
Academy of Art University. Graduate training in user research, interaction design, prototyping, and usability.
Expected May 2027
Business analytics & AI
NYU Stern MSBAi. Applying analytical methods and AI thinking to business and operational questions.
An ongoing practice
Thru My Lens
Real estate and lifestyle portrait photography. Looking for the character of a place and the presence of a person.
How I work
Clarity with care.
A habit of listening, asking useful questions, and making the next step easier to understand.
What keeps me moving
Room for curiosity.
An interest in learning across disciplines and translating that learning into something people can use.
Beyond the work
Many interests.
One curious mind.
I’m based in Apollo Beach, Florida. I’m Latina, bilingual in English and Spanish, and drawn to photography, travel, and the stories people carry. I’m also a dog mom, which reminds me every day to be patient, present, and open to a little unpredictability.