Michelle Magallanez

Michelle Magallanez is the Director of Interaction Design at AVID Center, a prominent educational non-profit dedicated to closing the achievement gap and preparing students for college readiness in a global society.

With over fifteen years of experience in product development, Michelle specializes in managing the instructional and technical aspects of digital learning products, along with a strong focus on client relationships and business development.

Prior to her role at AVID Center, Michelle served as a Studio Executive at Allen Interactions in San Francisco, where she honed her skills in product development over five years, further building her expertise at LeapFrog Enterprises.

Michelle's career highlights include expertise in developing educational and game-based learning experiences, particularly in STEM and Digital Teaching & Learning.

She has a track record of translating business and learning objectives into tailored product development strategies and requirements for corporate and K-16 eLearning.

Her strengths also lie in nurturing client relationships, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and analyzing performance outcomes effectively.

Throughout her career, Michelle has collaborated with renowned organizations such as LeapFrog Enterprises and Allen Interactions, creating digital products for prestigious clients like The Walt Disney Company, Apple, and Microsoft.

Michelle excels in leading the strategic, creative, and cross-functional development of digital products for web, mobile, and software platforms.

She is well-versed in the digital product development process and is dedicated to delivering meaningful and user-relevant experiences, iterating designs based on end-user feedback to ensure top-notch product quality.

Moreover, Michelle has a passion for fostering team culture and working with educational technology partners to equip students with essential tools and platforms, while also supporting educators in integrating technology effectively in the classroom.

Michelle Magallanez holds a Doctor of Philosophy in French Language and Literature, a Master of Arts, and a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from New York University and the University of Arizona, respectively.