Jul 2023 – May 2024 · 10 mos · Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Hybrid

• Managed FanDuel’s Core Products and Experiences UXR team on an organizational and tactical level and worked with researchers to execute impactful projects varying in complexity, scope, and ambiguity that meaningfully impacted the user experience across multiple products.
• Conducted research that helped product teams create a user-centric information architecture spanning multiple products.
• Worked closely with UX research and design leadership teams to align on effectiveness and consistency of processes across areas of work, improving operational efficiency.
• Educated researchers and stakeholders on UX best practices and helped cultivate a user-centered approach to product decision-making.
• Worked closely with UXR leadership team to maximize the impact of user research across all product teams.

Dec 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Remote

• Led rigorous user experience research and delivered actionable insights that meaningfully impacted product experiences related to advertising and privacy and data sharing on the Facebook app.
• Drove strategic direction by conducting international research that resulted in the launch and optimization of several new advertising products related to data sharing and personalization.
• Applied qualitative and quantitative research methods, including concept and usability testing, in-depth interviews, and surveys, throughout the product development life cycle.
• Led research dissemination efforts by distilling findings into key insights that drove roadmapping and product development and sharing with stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Worked closely with cross-functional partners (including Product Management, Product and Content Design, Data Science, Engineering, and Legal) to identify, refine, and prioritize research questions within the Facebook Monetization team.
• Served as a mentor for fellow UXRs and PhD interns from diverse backgrounds and supported their professional growth.
• Supported the UX research community by co-creating programs and guides to support fellow researchers in their professional growth.

Aug 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Led research studies focused on applying cognitive-behavioral theory to leadership development that resulted in meaningful improvements to leadership development programs and products.
• Worked with a product team to translate research findings into digital leadership development tools, including a mobile app.
• Conducted quantitative studies that applied voice analytic technology and person-specific methods to leadership development.
• Facilitated collaborations across various internal and external stakeholder groups to successfully carry out research and incorporate findings into leadership development programs and tools.
• Disseminated research findings to colleagues and external communities through peer-reviewed publications, books, white papers, and conference presentations.

Jul 2017 – Jul 2019 · 2 yrs

Jul 2015 – Jul 2017 · 2 yrs · Stanford, California, United States

• Led and collaborated on several research studies on various topics in clinical psychology using methods such as surveys (including survey development), clinical interviews, experiments, and naturalistic observation.
• Analyzed quantitative data using structural equation modeling in statistical packages such as SPSS and MPlus.
• Disseminated research findings and insights via peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and academic conferences.
• Trained and mentored research assistants on the research process, including critically reviewing literature, study design, conducting a study, and disseminating research.
• Provided cognitive-behavioral therapies to adults with diverse psychiatric presentations.
• Utilized various assessment methods (e.g., questionnaires) to assess patient symptom experiences and determine effectiveness of treatment over time.

Jul 2014 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr · Berkeley, California, United States

• Led and collaborated on several research studies on various topics in clinical psychology using methods such as surveys and clinical interviews.
• Analyzed quantitative data using structural equation modeling in statistical packages such as SPSS and MPlus.
• Disseminated research findings and insights via peer-reviewed publications and academic conferences.
• Trained and mentored research assistants on the research process, including critically reviewing literature, study design, conducting a study, and disseminating research.
• Provided cognitive-behavioral therapies to adults with diverse psychiatric presentations.
• Utilized various assessment methods (e.g., questionnaires, text message-based daily surveys) to assess patient symptom experiences and determine effectiveness of treatment over time.

Jul 2013 – Jun 2014 · 11 mos

• Provided empirically supported individual and group treatments to individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, and chronic pain.
• Conducted a variety of structured and semi-structured clinical assessments and compensation and pension exams.