Vanessa Sanchez

Senior UX Research & Strategy for AI, Climate, and Civic Systems

I help organizations make high-stakes decisions by leading applied, human-centered research at the intersection of AI, ethics, and complex socio-technical systems.

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HUMAN-AI INTERACTION, UT AUSTIN (2023)

Emotion AI interviews: Analyzing performance and reactions

1:1 mock job interviews and review sessions of EAI interactive reports reveal 7 out of 9 participants would use an EAI tool for interview preparation, but dislike EAI being used in hiring decisions.

PLANET TEXAS 2050, UT AUSTIN (2024—PRESENT)

Civic climate platform: Layering climate research, data tools, and community storytelling

10 years of interdisciplinary research translated into an accessible community-centered digital resource for Texas residents, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking tools for climate resiliency work.

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USABILITY, UT AUSTIN (2021)

Blockchain PHR app: Measuring consumer trust in personal health records game-changer

Insights from 9 participants via remote 1:1 usability testing sessions informs peer-reviewed published investigation of a blockchain-based solution.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY, UT AUSTIN (2024)

AI in practice: Categorizing POVs on AI for improved cataloging and design of RAI toolkits

14 diverse practitioners share their perceptions, struggles, and operational values related to AI, revealing 4 types of goals when seeking responsible AI toolkits.

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