Denise Cheng

Denise Cheng is currently the Research Manager for Safety Insights at Reddit, Inc., based in New York City. She has a diverse background in research, facilitation, prototyping, implementation, and program strategy. Cheng holds a degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she was involved in various research initiatives related to civic media and innovation.

Professional Experience

• Reddit, Inc.: Research Manager (Current)
• YouTube: Creator Insights Manager (September 2017 - June 2018)
• hiDenise Applied Research + Civic Strategy Consulting: Principal - Design Researcher + Civic Strategist (2014 - 2018)
• San Francisco Mayor's Office of Civic Innovation: Senior Innovation Strategist (December 2014 - January 2016)
• MIT Center for Civic Media: Graduate Researcher (August 2012 - August 2014)

Skills and Expertise

Cheng specializes in:

• Research methodologies
• Program strategy development
• Civic engagement and innovation strategies

Language Proficiency

She is proficient in several languages, including:

• English (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Spanish (limited working proficiency)
• Mandarin (limited working proficiency)
• Italian and Sesotho (elementary proficiency)

Denise Cheng’s career reflects a strong commitment to leveraging research for civic improvement and innovation within digital platforms.