Eric Veleker

Hilary Coolidge is a dedicated professional who thrives on providing Design teams with valuable data and insights directly from users. With a passion for evangelizing, innovating, and executing strategies in user research, she brings a wealth of qualifications to the table.

Her expertise includes formative and summative evaluations, moderating Design Thinking workshops, mentoring designers, creating knowledge management strategies using tools like Airtable and Sharepoint, and facilitating in-person and remote usability studies across various platforms.

Hilary has a strong background in working within agile/scrum/lean/SAFE environments, designing and reporting on usability studies over time, building participant panels, and establishing user research programs. She excels in fostering a collaborative and informed design process.

She holds a diverse educational background, having studied Biochemistry, Immunology, Stem Cells, and Regenerative Medicine at Harvard University Extension School, as well as Economics at Brown University.

In her professional journey, Hilary has been associated with prominent organizations like Atlan, where she contributes to Product & Engineering. Previously, she held roles such as Product Manager at DataKitchen, Principal Innovation Analyst at Decision Resources Group, and a variety of positions within the same organization in analytics, product platforms, and channel strategy.

Her experience extends to past roles that encompass diverse responsibilities, from financial analysis and venture consulting to legal analysis and managing directorship. Hilary has also delved into areas like sales and marketing, news anchoring, and student fundraising during her career.

A multifaceted individual with a robust skill set, Hilary Coolidge is a seasoned professional adept at driving impactful user research outcomes and fostering collaborative design environments.