Nadine Stares, a seasoned design professional, has the remarkable ability to bridge the gap between designers, businesses, and their clientele seamlessly. With a strong design sensibility honed from her master's in history of design at the Royal College of Art and experiences at top institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum, MoMA, and IDEO, she has become an ambassador for human-centered design methodologies, values, and ways of working. Stares brings to the table her background in social anthropology and her expertise in design operations, marketing, business development, and client relationship management, making her an ideal asset to any team.

Stares' career highlights include her current role as Senior Program & Design Operations Lead at IDEO, but her extensive work experience includes stints as Senior Business Development Lead, New Business Lead, Senior Business Development Associate, and Business Development & Marketing Coordinator at IDEO. Her professional ventures outside of IDEO include positions like Event Manager, Origin: The Contemporary Craft Fair, and Research Assistant for Cold War Modern: Art and Design in a Divided World, 1945-1975 at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Her education history is just as impressive, with certifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Product Studio Scrum Mastery at Scrum Alliance, and a BA in Social Anthropology from Sussex University. With Stares' diverse and extensive work experience paired with her impressive educational background, she is a valuable asset to any team in the field of design and business development.