DESIGNER, AUTHOR, EDUCATOR, AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Twenty years of UX leadership. Two published children's books and animations. A decade teaching at Kent State. Founder of Design360 Consulting.
Meet Felesia, The Tech Geek
I spent twenty years as a UX designer and design leader — most recently at Optum (UnitedHealth Group), a Fortune 5 company, and before that at Sherwin-Williams, a Fortune 500 company. Along the way, I got curious about AI — and that curiosity changed everything.
Suddenly I wasn't just designing for other people's ideas. I was making my own. Two published children's books with a third on the way. Animations. Commercials. A consulting practice. A YouTube channel. A decade of teaching UX design to the next generation of designers at Kent State.
What I've learned is that the technology is never really the point. Curiosity is. Care is. Taste is. AI is just one more tool in the hands of someone who has something to say.
I'm here to show everyday people, creators, educators, and entrepreneurs how to use AI like a partner, not a replacement.
WHERE I'VE SPOKEN
Within the past year, I've had the honor of speaking — virtually and in-person — to classrooms, conferences, corporate teams, and community groups. Every room has taught me the same thing: people don't just want AI explained. They want it to feel human, practical, and accessible.
Featured engagements
- NABJ National Conference — AI + Media
- UXDX Cleveland — Invited mentor (April 2026)
- Dallas Black UX — Everyday AI for UX: A Case Study with Felesia McDonald
- Michigan Government UX Team — Human-Centered AI
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women — CTRL Your Future with AI
- TSW Network Leadership Cohort — Featured expert speaker
- World Usability Day — AI in UX Strategies
Additional workshops & training
Huntington Bank · Optum · JumpStart Cleveland · BDPA Cleveland · Rosa Consulting · Hudson High School · RealBiz Ball (Global Entrepreneur Week) · Content Strategists · Private AI lessons & small group trainings
WHERE I'VE SPOKEN
THE CREATIVE WORK
Creatives & Personal Brands
Artists, writers, coaches, speakers, and content creators who want to turn ideas into consistent content, offers, and systems using AI.
Educators & Trainers
Teachers, school leaders, and workshop facilitators who want to bring AI into learning in a human, ethical, and practical way.
Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
Service providers, consultants, and founders who want to streamline operations, marketing, and client experiences with AI.
What We Can Create Together
How It Works
How We’ll Work Together
- Discover – We talk about your goals, challenges, and what’s on your plate.
- Design – I create a simple, human-centered AI plan tailored to you.
- Implement – We set up tools, workflows, and habits so you can actually use AI with confidence.
Ready to See What AI Could Do For You?
Whether you’re starting from zero or already experimenting, we can design a path that fits you—your creativity, your work, and your next cha