Kind Words

  • “Thank you, Autumn, for continuously showing me and the team kindness, support, and inspiration. Your everyday greetings and your prompt, thoughtful responses to team members' questions are a great example of how a remote worker can stay connected to the in-office team. Your dedication to maintaining strong communication and fostering a positive work environment does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate your efforts to ensure that everyone feels included and supported, regardless of where they are working from. Your positive attitude and proactive approach make a significant difference in our team's cohesion and morale. Thank you for being such an invaluable part of our team.”

    — Colleague

  • “Hi Autumn, I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your exceptional support during our recent design review presentation preparation. Adapting to a new agenda was stressful, and the team was initially uncertain about the direction. Your ability to refocus our efforts on what truly matters was invaluable. Your insights and leadership alleviated much of the stress and ensured our presentation was coherent and impactful.”

    — Colleague


  • "Autumn always looks on the bright side of things and has such a positive energy about everything. It is hard not be affected in a good way when with her. She is undeniably curious which manifests as patience as she works to uncover what people are truly saying or thinking leading to finding the best solution forward. She is also extremely thoughtful and inclusive, making sure everyone has a chance to be heard and feel welcome."

    — Colleague

  • “Autumn is deeply feeling, and I admire that so much about her! She has an ability to access emotional truth and then put language to it and especially around things that many people sense but struggle to articulate. Being heard by her feels grounding and rare.”

    — Colleague

  • "Hey Autumn! It was so nice to see you again. I want to also thank you for coming out and supporting the X team’s user research testing, especially during a hectic time. You really brought great calming energy and the moral support we needed. Your ability to translate between design and research is extremely valuable and really helped us out on Tuesday!"

    — Colleague


  • "Autumn is strategic in a quiet, deeply human way. She can bring people together (even when they don’t initially agree) and guide them toward shared understanding. Outcomes (that mess of Reflections) feels authentic, collaborative, and true to the people involved"

    — Colleague

  • "Autumn has jumped into X project with our team with so much commitment and gusto, especially regarding the HMI, software, and screen designs. She has kindly guided us to identify our key requirements and has worked brilliantly and diligently to produce functional and aesthetic designs and workflows. I am very grateful to be able to work with her."

    — R&D engineer, business partner

  • “Ambivalent relationships bring stress, confusion, and other feelings that are not so positive. Unfortunately, the X project was a good example of a product team that had that element. No one ever really knows when a program can test your abilities on all fronts that can make you feel challenged, or even question your capacities. I do have to tip my hat to Autumn for having the resilience to overcome this adversary and turn them into an ally. It took thought, patience and time, yet because of Autumn's strength and diligent communication, she heightened our perception as a group and made an indelible mark of what she is made of."

    — Director

  • "Autumn embodies solidarity in the way she genuinely listens and makes space for people to feel represented. She holds care not just for individuals, but for the collective, and people feel safer and more connected because of how she shows up."

    — Colleague