Melissa Carmichael

Melissa Carmichael is an accomplished Design Leader with over 15 years of experience in the industry, renowned for her ability to assemble and inspire diverse design teams focused on the user experience. Highly skilled in the strategic design of complex systems, she centers the customer at every stage of the product development process to deliver outstanding results. Her expertise includes building and scaling Product Design & User Research teams, fostering inclusive design spaces that embrace diversity and empowering teams to deliver high-quality, accessible, and engaging products. As a seasoned design leader, she has worked with cross-functional leaders to establish healthy team discussions, evolved Product teams' culture, and facilitated team offsites. She is an enthusiastic learner, a coach, and mentor, providing guidance and advice to in-house design teams and startups through various non-profit organizations. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design, and has worked at reputable companies including Side, Momentive-AI, Mobiquity Inc., and Liberty Mutual Insurance.