Hi, I'm Elyse - a frontend developer based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In my previous career in media, a key focus for me was representation. Sharing stories is a fundamental part of what makes us human. The stories we choose to tell and listen to shape the world around us, and it is imperative that we hear perspectives from as many people as possible. The parallel I've found in software is accessibility. It's a difficult subject to nail down, but I aim to learn as much as I can, so I can make products for as many people as possible.

If you're interested in building something together, I'd love to hear from you.

Painting of the portfolio authorPhoto by Marta Dymek

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Resources that have been invaluable to me

Online educators I have a parasocial relationship with

Things I learned on a creative design team

  • Incredible attention to detail
  • How to receive and give effective feedback
  • How to do things you are only marginally sure you know how to do
  • How to finish things that, at times, feel insurmountable
  • The importance of whimsy and silliness

Some of my favorite books

  • Ego Is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday
  • A Field Guide to Getting Lost - Rebecca Solnit
  • A Secret History - Donna Tartt

Some of my favorite memories from 2023

  • Backpacking the Lost Coast
  • Climbing at Smith Rock
  • Spending a weekend in Edinburgh
  • Reading by the window
  • Seeing the very first run of The Lonely Few at Geffen Playhouse