Rikki Teeters is a lifelong storyteller, illustrator, and design leader whose work bridges creativity, technology, and mindfulness. She is the author of Conscious UX: Leading Human-Centered Design in the Age of AI, a groundbreaking handbook that guides design leaders in integrating empathy, ethics, and intention into the rapidly evolving world of intelligent systems. Through her writing and speaking, Rikki empowers designers to shape a future where technology uplifts humanity rather than diminishes it.