Debbie Cook

Director, Experience Research at WW (formerly Weight Watchers)

Debbie Cook is an experienced UX professional who served as the Director of Experience Research at WW (formerly Weight Watchers) in New York City.1 2 She has over 15 years of experience in user-centered research and design techniques spanning the product development lifecycle.1

Prior to her role at WW, Debbie worked as:

Manager and Principal UX Specialist at MathWorks in Natick, MA, where she conducted user research, influenced UX strategy, and helped grow a world-class UX group.1
Team leader at Bloomberg L.P., where she led a team of UX professionals and programmers tasked with designing and delivering internal software applications.1

Debbie's educational background includes:

BS in Business Management from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)1 3
MS in Human Factors in Information Design from Bentley University1 3
MBA from Bentley University1

At WW, Debbie was known for her expertise in UX research, collaborative problem-solving, human-centered design, workshop facilitation, and relationship building.3 She played a crucial role in evolving WW's research processes, defining UX research roadmaps, and influencing product improvements and strategy decisions.3

Debbie is passionate about solving product design puzzles and working collaboratively with cross-functional partners to create compelling customer experiences.3 Her approach combines expertise in UX research with compassion, humor, and curiosity to uncover insights that influence product strategy and direction.3