Wendy Baccus
About Wendy Baccus
Wendy Baccus is a UX Researcher and Manager at Capital One, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong academic background in psychology, holding a Ph.D. from George Mason University, and has previously held research strategist roles at The Knot Worldwide and WeddingWire.
Work at Capital One
Wendy Baccus currently holds the position of UX Researcher, Manager at Capital One, a role she has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, she served as a Principal Associate in UX Research at the same company from 2019 to 2022. In her current position, she applies her expertise in cognitive neuroscience and human factors to enhance user experience and interaction design. Her responsibilities include leading research initiatives and overseeing the design and execution of usability studies.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Baccus has a strong academic background in psychology, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from George Mason University, completed from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology, specializing in Human Factors and Applied Cognition, from 2010 to 2013. Wendy achieved her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology from 2013 to 2019. Her educational focus on cognitive neuroscience and human factors informs her work in UX research, allowing her to effectively analyze user interactions.
Background in Research
Wendy Baccus has extensive experience in research roles across various organizations. She worked as a Research Strategist at WeddingWire from 2015 to 2019 and briefly at The Knot Worldwide in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Funded Graduate Teaching Assistant and a Funded Graduate Research Assistant at George Mason University, where she contributed to the Computational Social Neuroscience Group from 2010 to 2019. This diverse background has equipped her with strong research design and usability skills.
Professional Experience
Wendy Baccus has held multiple positions that highlight her expertise in UX research and strategy. At WeddingWire, she worked as a Research Strategist for four years, focusing on user experience insights. Her role at The Knot Worldwide was a brief engagement as a Research Strategist. Her academic roles at George Mason University included teaching and research assistantships, where she gained valuable experience in educational and research methodologies.