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UX research for strategy, equity & accessibility

I use human-centered research and storytelling to translate ambiguity into inclusive solutions—serving communities, amplifying voices, and designing for justice.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (2024—PRESENT)

Strategizing a platform for climate resilience research & tools

10 years of interdisciplinary research translated into an accessible community-centered digital resource

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (2023)

Analyzing human performance & reactions to emotion AI in hiring

7 out of 9 participants would use an EAI tool for interview preparation, but dislike EAI being used in hiring decisions

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (2021)

Measuring consumer trust in personal health records game-changer

Insights from 9 participants informing published investigation of a blockchain-based solution

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (2024)

Redefining care pathways for neurodivergent young women in life transition

Competitive research, literary review, and 25 1x1 interviews reveal an underserved need among young women (18-30) with ADHD, and insights for an AI-CBT app designed to empower these women.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (2024)

Categorizing POVs on AI for improved cataloging & design of RAI tools

14 AI practitioners share their perceptions, struggles, and operational values, revealing 4 types of goals when seeking responsible AI tools 

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