As Operations Manager at the Don Norman Design Award (DNDA), Mindi leads the organization’s efforts to elevate humanity-centered design through a global platform that highlights the work of early-career practitioners and educational organizations. She plays a pivotal role in organizing the DNDA awards, which celebrate young professionals and institutions making profound societal impacts through design projects aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Mindi is also instrumental in coordinating the DNDA’s international summit, where diverse groups share knowledge, exchange insights, and offer guidance on best practices. Under her leadership, DNDA empowers its participants to turn challenges into opportunities, and problems into innovative solutions that benefit both society and the planet.

With a career marked by a deep commitment to client needs, Mindi excels at fitting the pieces together to ensure every project results in a perfect picture of success—both for DNDA and the world at large.