Robin Newman

Robin Newman is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Studio Jayne, a design and innovation studio focused on projects related to sexual and reproductive health, patient care, gender-based violence issues, and advancing rights for women and girls.13

Professional Background

Robin has over eight years of experience in qualitative research, interaction design, and product management.1 Her career highlights include:

• Leading user research at the New York Times
• Working with clients such as ACLU, UPS, Google, Kia, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Creating Huge Impact, a design sprint bringing together nonprofits and the private sector to address complex social issues
• Implementing the first Electronic Medical Record system with Bridge to Health in Kenya

Education and Expertise

Robin holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Social Design from the School of Visual Arts, which she completed between 2013 and 2015.4 Her areas of expertise include:

• UX Research
• User Experience Design (UED)
• Business Consulting
• Leadership Development2

Personal and Professional Philosophy

Robin is deeply committed to social justice and continuously seeks opportunities to learn, grow, and build bridges in unexpected creative places.1 She believes in using design and technology to solve complex challenges and is dedicated to disrupting the status quo to overcome gender inequalities.

Current Role

As CEO of Studio Jayne, Robin leads a women-owned design studio that focuses on technology for women's rights.3 The studio collaborates with organizations and experts in human rights, equality, inclusion, and accessibility to create innovative solutions for complex social issues.1

Personal Life

Robin currently resides in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.14 When not working, she enjoys spending time with her puppy Luna, hosting creative dinners with friends, and engaging in outdoor activities, particularly on the red sand beaches of Prince Edward Island.1