I am a researcher, educator, strategist, mom, and wife based in Pennsylvania. I work to intentionally move ideas forward and solve problems that matter. That looks like guiding individuals and teams in framing a problem, designing an approach, and implementing the practices and processes that drive impactful change.

Currently, I support a range of public and private partners to address the workforce and organizational implications of adopting artificial intelligence. I help organizations see that all problems are human-centered. My work challenges assumptions, cultures, and systems with the goal of helping leaders to see what’s possible and imagine (and implement!) new futures. 

My process helps individuals and teams clarify their values and drive change in systems they care about. To guide people toward their goals, I use design and systems thinking tools, strategies to navigate team dynamics, as well as deep curiosity and empathy. I find that the mindsets and skillsets I use everyday are critical for navigating complexity and have consulted with a variety of universities to design new education offerings that train students in collaborative innovation. I have additionally taught (and continue to teach) my approach at UC Berkeley, CMU, and Plaksha University.

A bit about my background: I am a multidisciplinary thinker and doer, leveraging my diverse experience to equip people and teams with tools for innovation. My Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD program taught me to see a problem from multiple angles and my post-doc at the Haas School of Business strengthened my ability to help organizations grapple with complexity. I have consulted across a range of sectors including technology, defense, construction, and government. In 2010, I founded a preventative medicine company in Kenya and ran it for 3 years. I met my husband through my work in Kenya and Planet Money helped us to re-connect (and captured our story!).

One more thing - my last name is pronounced Duh-zom-back! No worries if you thought the D was silent — it surprises most people.

I frequently consult, speak, and provide trainings on:

• Design and Systems Thinking

• Future of Education

• Digital Transformation & Workforce Development

• Responsible AI & AI System Evaluation

• Innovation Ecosystems

• Teaming with Diversity

• Life Design

If any of that interests you – let’s connect!