Recommendations

“She is one of the few people I’ve worked with who is 100% focused on acting, sounding, and being professional at all times. Abigael also has an incredible work ethic. She works in a clear, focused, and dedicated manner from beginning to end.”

Sean Prentiss | Professor & Author, Norwich University

“Abi consistently creates a thoughtful, organized, and psychologically safe environment for our team. She communicates with clarity, brings strong ideas to the table, and helps bridge connections across people and workstreams. Her regular check-ins and intentional focus on priorities, processes, and people have had a positive impact on how the team operates and collaborates.”

Anna Walker (direct report) | Senior UX Designer, Red Hat

“Abigael is extremely conscientious when it comes to her work. When I needed things done, she got it done — thoroughly and quickly. She has a track record of excelling at anything she sets out to do.”

Bruce Chang (former manager) | Senior Manager, HubSpot

"Abi consistently reminds me of my role and encourages me to expand it–not just for my own success, but also for the UX team and the overall success of the product team. Abi encourages open communication, actively listens to our ideas and concerns, and acts as a facilitator between team members to provide constructive feedback without judgment. This approach makes everyone feel valued and comfortable sharing their perspectives, which strengthens our collaboration and creativity."

Ethan Kim (direct report) | Senior UX Designer, Red Hat

“Abi has been amazing to work with. She brings so much value to any team that she’s part of. Obviously the user experience is so much better with her contributions, but she has a way of encouraging collaboration among team members that also results in a better user experience and better overall communication among team members. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Abi.”

Jenn Giardino | Senior Principal UX Designer, Red Hat

“Abi has done an awesome job transitioning into a management role and continuing my stretch of great managers. She has been patient, encouraging, and active in helping me push my career forward and blaze my own trail within our organization. Her advice on leadership has been essential for my own development in my role leading the visual design team.”

Michael Celedonia (former direct report) | Senior Design Lead, Red Hat

“For each ask, she elevates the UI content to a higher standard no matter the project’s caliber. Her assistance has been commended on from other teams, as she has been instrumental in aligning fellow writers and engineers to a single vision. The resources Abi provides are so valuable that she has become a staple to include on all customer-facing projects.”

Russ Blackburn | Principal UX Designer, Red Hat

“She has a natural knack for forging and cultivating cross-team connections. She’s gone above and beyond to make sure teammates (including myself!) feel seen, heard, and valued not only as Red Hat contributors, but as people.”

Alana Fialkoff (former direct report) | Content Designer, Red Hat

“I’ve watched her take on new challenges with aplomb and professionalism, managing both projects and people to the greater benefit of HubSpot Academy. Plus she’s just a joy to work with – fun, funny, and full of great ideas. I welcome any opportunity to collaborate with Abi and I hope that is something we’ll be able to do together throughout her career.”

Crystal King | Senior Marketing Manager, HubSpot