Kat WardShe/Her

About Me

I am a design strategist focused on developing equity centered design research methodologies and frameworks. I specialize in implementing and sharing these methods in the education and non-profit edtech space. Prior to my work in education I developed experience strategies for Future 500 companies in the financial services and tech world.

My Skills

• Consulting Advice
• Design Leadership
• Design Strategy
• Inclusive Design
• Service Design

My Career

• Senior Design StrategistSubstantialNovember 2021
  Current
• Senior Specialist Experience StrategyKPMGJuly 2019 - October 2021
• Researcher - AstroAnimation & NASA | National Endowment for the Arts GrantMaryland Institute College of Art February 2018 - May 2019
• User Experience Research & Usability InternVictoria's SecretMay 2018 - August 2018
• Design ResearcherSen SoundSeptember 2017 - May 2018

My Education

• The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration - MBAGraduated 2019
• Maryland Institute College of Art Master of Arts - MA, Design LeadershipGraduated 2019
• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoBachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media StudiesGraduated 2014

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