Emily Lauter
About Emily Lauter
Emily Lauter is a Senior User Experience Researcher with extensive experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Georgia State University and has worked in various roles, including at Cvent and Fors Marsh Group, before joining Anaplan.
Current Role at Anaplan
Emily Lauter serves as a Senior User Experience Researcher at Anaplan, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she specializes in managing and executing end-to-end research projects tailored for SaaS and PaaS products. Her responsibilities include collaborating with product managers, UX content writers, and UX designers to ensure that research solutions align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in User Experience Research
Prior to her current position, Emily Lauter worked at Fors Marsh Group as a User Experience Researcher from 2018 to 2021. She also held the position of Senior User Experience Researcher at Cvent for 10 months in 2021. Her experience in user experience research spans various roles, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the field.
Education and Training
Emily Lauter holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Georgia State University. She also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Policy from the same institution. Additionally, she completed User Experience Research studies at UC Berkeley Extension. Emily is a RIVA trained Moderator, skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Background in Public Service and Grants Management
Emily Lauter's career includes significant experience in public service and grants management. She served as a Senior Council Aide for the City of Atlanta from 2016 to 2017. Following this role, she worked as a Grants Coordinator at the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta from 2017 to 2018. These positions contributed to her understanding of community needs and resource allocation.
Research Skills and Expertise
Emily Lauter possesses expertise in designing, analyzing, and moderating user experience studies. Her skills include conducting in-depth interviews, creating journey maps, developing personas, and facilitating focus groups. She is also proficient in survey design and analysis, as well as usability metrics, which are essential for evaluating user interactions with products.