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Selected Work

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Turning research patterns into behavioral archetypes

I synthesized findings across multiple studies into a framework that helped the team understand why people in similar circumstances could need very different kinds of support.

Improving alt text quality on VA.gov

I tested a prototype that helped CMS editors write clearer, more accurate, and less repetitive alt text for people navigating VA.gov with screen readers.

Additional

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Uncovering the unmet needs of people managing pain

Through in-depth research, I identified and quantified the outcomes users valued most from a digital pain management program.

JTBD interviews · Survey · Opportunity mapping​​

04

Opening up a university’s digital archives

I redesigned the Teachers College archives to help more people discover and engage with its collections in education, psychology, and health sciences.​

Participatory design · Analytics · Benchmark testing

02

Making a university library's site easier to navigate

I helped redesign the Teachers College library website around students’ research and learning needs, creating a clearer path to resources, services, and support.

Usability testing · Analytics · Participatory design

05

Understanding the users of a pain management app

I conducted foundational research to understand users’ motivations, behaviors, and attitudes, giving the team a stronger basis for making product decisions.

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Foundational research · User interviews · Affinity mapping

03

Mapping the service behind library material requests 

I mapped how material requests moved through acquisitions, course reserves, and interlibrary loans to uncover friction across the patron and staff experience.​

Workflow mapping · Stakeholder interviews · Service design

06

Designing an academic journal around its readers

I gathered insights from Teachers College Record readers to help shape a website redesign around how they found, assessed, and used education research.

Reader interviews · Data analysis · Research strategy

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