By Krysten BrenllaAs a former textile designer, Kathleen Finch always had an eye for creating. After graduating college, she worked for huge brands, like Target, and designed some goodies that you may have in your drawer or around your house – think socks, pajamas, and home goods.However, after digging deeper into the growing field of technology, she decided to take her design skills further. That’s when she discovered BrainStation’s User Experience (UX) Design Bootcamp in Miami, facilitated by the Miami Tech Talent Coalition, a collaboration of employers, academia and community organizations on a mission to fuel Miami’s tech talent pipeline by creating new pathways into tech for residents. It’s part of Miami Tech Works, a multi-year economic development initiative funded by a $10 million grant from the U.S. government.“I loved my time as a textile designer, but with all the growth and possibilities there are in tech, I wanted to broaden my horizons and open up where I could apply my design skills,” Finch said. “I was drawn by the problem-solving, and I was excited that BrainStation offered a full-time, in-person cohort

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