Mary Peterson

Mary Peterson is a professional with a Masters Degree in Information Science focusing on Human-Computer Interaction, showcasing a keen interest in smart design that simplifies challenging tasks for users.

With a strong conviction that user research is fundamental to excellent user experiences, Mary has built a solid background in designing for intricate large-scale web applications and crafting functional prototypes for testing purposes.

Her specialties include user-centered design, user interface design, user testing, wireframes, hi- and lo-fi prototyping, personas, use cases, responsive design, mobile first design, and proficiency in technologies like HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, along with skills in systems analysis, social networking, text-data mining, sentiment analysis, and strategic communications.

Mary pursued her higher education at UNC Chapel Hill, earning a Master of Information Science (MSIS) with a concentration in Information Science & Human-Computer Interaction, coupled with a Bachelor's degree in Information Science.

In her professional journey, Mary has held leadership roles such as User Experience Research Manager and Senior User Experience Researcher at UKG, previously working at Kronos Incorporated, University of Massachusetts Lowell, SAS, and holding diverse positions at educational and political organizations as well as serving in roles related to grassroots coordination and office management.