Jocey Newman

Jocey Karlan Newman is a user-centric and data-driven product leader with a strong passion for creating products that empower users and address real-world challenges. Currently serving as the Director of Product Management, Adoption at Asana, she leads a team of product managers dedicated to enhancing new user adoption.

Jocey's prior experience includes a significant role as the Director of Product at NoRedInk, where she made pivotal contributions to growing the product organization from 1 to 15 members while the company expanded from 6 to approximately 70 employees.

Her educational background features a robust journey, starting with Elm Workshop and Introductory Elm Course studies at Women Who Code. Jocey holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology, with a focus on Social and Cognitive Neuroscience from Harvard University. Additionally, she pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Urban Education and Leadership at Loyola Marymount University, and further honed her skills through an Introductory SQL Course at General Assembly's SQL Bootcamp Workshop.

Jocey Karlan Newman is the Founder of First Peak and has held various significant roles in different organizations. Her journey includes stints as the PM Manager, Adoption, Director of Product, and Product Manager at Asana. Furthermore, she has made impactful contributions at NoRedInk as the Director of Product and Head of Curriculum. Jocey's professional background also encompasses positions such as Director of Summer College Tutoring at Stanford High School Summer College, Teacher at Dorsey High School, and Corps Member at Teach For America.