A mixed methods researcher with advanced programming and analysis skills, I design and direct efficient, comprehensive studies that pinpoint customer needs and pain-points. I specialize in conducting UX research for products at the intersection of music & sound and health & wellness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------While studying for a Bachelors degree in music, I discovered music cognition and fell in love with the process of conducting research. I then garnered eight years of research experience, first as a Research Associate while working on my PhD, then as a Research Scientist in a neuroscience lab in Switzerland, and finally, by completing a Professional Certificate in User Research. Through years of managing multiple research projects simultaneously, I’ve developed expertise in study design, participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and generating engaging final reports. I am practiced at communicating results as compelling, evidence-based narratives concluding with clear, impactful next-steps having given 20+ conference presentations and published 10 peer-reviewed academic journal articles. My background in research and teaching has helped me transition seamlessly into the User Research field. I bring expertise in a breadth of UX methods including usability tests & interviews. My mission is to deeply understand people so that I can champion their needs and advocate for user-centered product development. When I’m not interviewing users, you can find me hiking nearby trails or exploring botanical gardens with my daughter.