What do you get when you mix an obsession with the human brain with a passion for statistics & data? Throw in a dash of business acumen, a sprinkle of systems thinking, and a philosophy that our true legacy lies in the communities we nurture--and voila! That's me. I've held many different titles, co-created many strategies, and grown many teams. I'm a Product/UX professional specializing in research and strategy. I deliver the quant and qual insights organizations need to craft the right strategy to achieve their vision. Fundamentally, I connect organizations authentically with the people they serve. Along the way, I often find myself establishing new processes, mentoring teams, and supporting organizations through stages of rapid change.Beyond my work in industry, I’m a professor and the Director of the Applied Cognitive Psychology: User Experience master’s program at Claremont Graduate University. I’m passionate about bridging the painful gap between academia and industry, so I am constantly seeking opportunities to connect my UX students with meaningful work and volunteer experiences. If you think you could be a potential partner, let’s connect.I'm the co-founder and President of the UX Researchers' Guild, a thriving community where researchers find belonging and employers discover top-tier talent (uxrguild.com).In a nutshell:- 10 years in product (in-house and consulting)- 6 years leading teams (size 2 to 25)- 4 years as a college instructorI’m open to speaking engagements and workshops—let’s collaborate!
Listed skills include Research, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and 23 others.