Anna A. is a highly skilled User Experience Research leader and manager with over 10 years experience in the field. Her expertise lies in building a UX research program from the ground up, leading and executing UX research projects with long term utility and impact, including identifying high-impact key research opportunities, and engaging key stakeholders. Anna has significant experience in web-based and mobile-first modalities, as well as in the domains of Finances, Mobile & Display Advertising, Enterprise Systems & Search, and Consumer Applications. She has held several senior-level positions in various organizations, including Google and Betterment, and currently serves as the Director of UX Research at Compass. Anna's teaching experience at Cornell Tech showcases her commitment to the industry and passing her knowledge on to the next generation of UX researchers.