Who we are

Greetings! I’m so grateful to be applying my knowledge and experience to optimizing how Nena can be a useful and efficient tool for caregivers. First and foremost, I am a mama and so blessed to be learning a lot from my child (it’s a journey!) This new era of life certainly teaches you how to slow down and be present. It’s not easy but it can be a nice change of pace from what we find in working society. I created Nena out of desire to re-imagine the “village” for today’s families and provide a resource that leverages technology to share knowledge about meaningful play and child development that would normally be passed down from grandparents, tias, and neighbors. I believe authentic relationships are at the root of a healthy child and the foundation for a healthy society. Nourishing one nourishes another and I believe Nena can help us rediscovery the beauty of connection.

On the technical front:

I received my bachelors in Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Child Learning and Development where my interest and research was focused on learning and memory. I completed my post-bacc at the Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Phenotyping Service within the NIH. These experiences has provided me with a deep and diverse perspective of the incredible capacity to learn that we have as humans, especially babies and young children

Most recently, I transitioned out from my last business, Brown Girls Climb(BGC) where I worked collaboratively with a women of color across the nation to build a network of educational resources and foster community for rock climbers. BGC was a great example of how seemingly small efforts to support someone can lead to significant impacts which continues to influence how I work and contribute today.

To that end, I am excited to be collaborating with software engineers, therapists, educators and parents and other caregivers to create a meaningful tool at Nena. For questions, insights, or collaborations, please contact me here.