Lauren Kay Beason, M.S.
About Lauren Kay Beason, M.S.
Lauren Kay Beason, M.S., is a User Experience Researcher currently employed at FINRA. She has a diverse background in communications and marketing, with previous roles at institutions such as Indiana University Bloomington and IUPUI.
Current Role at FINRA
Lauren Kay Beason serves as a User Experience Researcher at FINRA since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experiences through research and analysis. Her work involves understanding user needs and behaviors to inform design and development processes.
Previous Experience at IUPUI
Lauren worked at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) as the Managing Director of Marketing, Communications, and Recruitment from 2017 to 2022. During her tenure, she managed various marketing initiatives and oversaw communication strategies to enhance recruitment efforts.
Education and Expertise
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University. She also completed a Graduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, reflecting her expertise in user-centered design and research.
Background in Admissions and Communications
Lauren's career began in the education sector, where she served as the Assistant Director of Admissions at Indiana University Bloomington from 2007 to 2010. She later held the position of Director of Communications at the Indiana Court of Appeals from 2016 to 2017, where she managed communication strategies.
Portfolio and Projects
Lauren has a portfolio showcasing her work, available at laurenkaybeason.com. Notably, she completed a website overhaul project at IUPUI, which ignited her interest in user-centered research and design, influencing her career trajectory.