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Brief facts about me

  • I lead with empathy, focusing on people—both those who create and those who use the products.

  • I value clarity, simplicity, and joy in design.

  • Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, in the 80s, with a chemist father and a biology teacher mom.

  • Grew up by the ocean, surrounded by books.

  • Experienced in diverse industries, from product to marketing, across multiple countries.

  • Taught Visual Design at universities in Colombia before moving to the U.S.

  • Moved to the U.S. on a Fulbright Scholarship to earn my MA in Design Management in 2011.

  • Returned to Colombia in 2013 to share what I’d learned. You could add universities where you shared this

  • Proud mom of two daughters.

  • I’ve called Kansas, Boston, and now Colorado home.Currently obsessed with learning the art of building miniatures.

I’m currently focusing on writing about my experiences and taking on select speaking engagements

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I’m currently focusing on writing about my experiences and taking on select speaking engagements 〰️

I’m always up for a virtual coffee and would love to connect. Feel free to email me anytime at hola@madebyalu.com, or reach out on LinkedIn.