Tess R. is a skilled design researcher with a diverse background in media, health, and fintech. She earned her degree in Psychology and Anthropology from Stanford University and honed her research abilities in concept testing, exploratory research, and workshop facilitation. Tess previously served as a VP of Engineering at Tendermint, Interstellar, and Chain, where she also worked as an Engineering Manager and Systems Engineer. She also held engineering roles at Medium.com and internships at Microsoft, CloudMine, and Valve Corporation. Tess's strong academic grounding and breadth of experience make her a valuable asset to any organization.