Tessa Lathrop
About Tessa Lathrop
Tessa Lathrop is the Director of Product Management at dscout, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in product management and design research, with previous roles at Uptake and dscout, and actively promotes diversity and data-driven decision making in her field.
Current Role as Director of Product Management
Tessa Lathrop serves as the Director of Product Management at dscout, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing product management practices and promoting data-driven decision-making within the team. She manages quarterly 'one-product' roadmap workshops, which facilitate strategic planning and alignment across product initiatives. Lathrop also supports a system for collaboration among cross-company stakeholders, ensuring effective communication throughout the product development lifecycle.
Previous Experience at dscout
Prior to her current role, Tessa Lathrop worked at dscout in various capacities. She served as a Senior Product Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to maturing dscout's user-centered product discovery processes and coached product managers on adopting disciplined discovery habits and designing outcomes-based roadmaps. Lathrop has been involved in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee since 2020, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
Experience at Uptake
Tessa Lathrop worked at Uptake as a Product Manager from 2018 to 2019 and as a Design Researcher & Strategist from 2016 to 2018. In her role as Product Manager, she focused on developing product strategies that align with user needs. As a Design Researcher, she utilized her expertise in UX to inform product development through research and strategic insights. Her experiences at Uptake contributed to her overall proficiency in product management.
Educational Background
Tessa Lathrop studied at Kalamazoo College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and Psychology. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding consumer behavior and effective business strategies. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Forest Hills Eastern High School, which further prepared her for her academic and professional pursuits.
Commitment to Mentorship and Inclusion
Tessa Lathrop is dedicated to mentoring and supporting women, non-binary, and BIPOC professionals in the product management field. She actively promotes diversity and inclusion within her professional community, reflecting her commitment to fostering an equitable environment for all individuals. Her efforts in coaching and mentoring contribute to the development of future leaders in product management.