Paulina Biernacki, PhD
About Paulina Biernacki, PhD
Paulina Biernacki, PhD, is a Senior Quantitative Product Researcher II at Credit Karma, specializing in the intersection of culture, language, and technology design. She has extensive experience in educational psychology and research, having worked at institutions such as Stanford University and various school districts in British Columbia.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Paulina Biernacki serves as a Senior Quantitative Product Researcher II at Credit Karma since 2024. In this role, she applies her expertise in quantitative research to enhance product development and user experience. Her work focuses on utilizing data-driven insights to inform product strategies and improve financial tools for users.
Previous Experience at Credit Karma
Prior to her current position, Paulina worked at Credit Karma as a Senior Quantitative Product Researcher from 2022 to 2024. During this time, she contributed to various research initiatives aimed at understanding user needs and preferences, which informed the design and functionality of Credit Karma's financial products.
Education and Expertise
Paulina Biernacki earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Learning Sciences and Technology Design, Developmental and Psychological Sciences from Stanford University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2022. She also holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Psychology from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2011 to 2014, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the same institution from 2007 to 2010.
Professional Background
Paulina's professional background includes roles as a Certified School Psychologist at School District #36 (Surrey) and Catholic Independent Schools Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA) from 2014 to 2017. She also worked at Stanford University as a Project Manager and Graduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2022, and as a UX Researcher from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a UX Research Intern at Udemy and Facebook in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Research Focus and Specialization
Paulina specializes in connecting diverse populations to resources and tools that support their development. Her research emphasizes the impact of culture and language on the measurement of human skills and the design of technology. This focus informs her work in product research, ensuring that products are accessible and beneficial to a wide range of users.