Lauren Trimble
About Lauren Trimble
Lauren Trimble serves as the Accessibility and Compliance Lead at Bixal, bringing extensive experience in user experience research and design. She has held various roles in accessibility and publishing, contributing to significant standards and practices in the field.
Current Role at Bixal
Lauren Trimble serves as the Accessibility and Compliance Lead at Bixal, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on ensuring that the company's products and services meet accessibility standards. Her work involves developing strategies to enhance user experience for individuals with disabilities, contributing to a more inclusive digital environment.
Previous Experience at JSTOR
Prior to her current role, Lauren worked at JSTOR as the Integration and Engagement Services Lead in Participant Experience from 2013 to 2018. During her tenure, she collaborated with users from various sectors, including government and higher education, to assess accessibility needs. Her efforts contributed to the development of accessibility standards that benefit over 8,000 institutions.
Educational Background
Lauren Trimble earned her Master of Science in Information, specializing in User Experience Research and Design, from the University of Michigan between 2019 and 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Women's Studies from Kalamazoo College, completed in 2007. Additionally, she studied International Business at L’Ecole Superior de Commerce de Clermont-Ferrand and obtained an MA in Creative Writing from Royal Holloway, University of London.
Professional Experience in Accessibility
Before joining Bixal, Lauren worked as an Accessibility Consultant at Deque Systems, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she focused on improving digital accessibility for various clients. Her expertise in the field is further demonstrated by her contributions to establishing organizational accessibility standards at ITHAKA, where she secured support from senior leadership.
Internship and Early Career
Lauren's early career includes various internships and roles that provided foundational experience in publishing and education. She was a Publication Intern at 826michigan from 2012 to 2013 and held positions at Bloomsbury Publishing Plc and Random House in London. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Language Teacher in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program from 2007 to 2009.