Heather Finn
About Heather Finn
Heather Finn is the Director of Product Design at Great Minds, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in product design and user experience, with previous roles at FreeWill, AARP, and the World Wildlife Fund.
Current Role at Great Minds
Heather Finn serves as the Director of Product Design at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product design initiatives and leading design strategies that align with the organization's mission. Her focus includes enhancing user experience and ensuring that design solutions effectively meet the needs of students and educators.
Previous Experience at FreeWill
Before joining Great Minds, Heather worked at FreeWill as a Senior Product Designer from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of user-centered design solutions that supported the organization's goals. Her role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces and improve overall user engagement.
Background in Product Design and User Experience
Heather has extensive experience in product design and user experience, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She held the position of Innovation Product Designer at AARP from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on developing innovative solutions for user engagement. Additionally, she served as a Digital User Experience Manager at the World Wildlife Fund from 2011 to 2014, where she led efforts to enhance digital user experiences.
Education and Qualifications
Heather Finn earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in both technology and management, which she has applied throughout her career in product design and user experience.
Skill Set and Professional Interests
Heather possesses a flexible skill set that includes user experience strategy, user research, visual design, analytics, and front-end coding. She is adept at quickly learning new tools and programming languages, which enhances her ability to adapt to evolving design challenges. Heather is passionate about helping students achieve their potential through effective product design and enjoys solving complex problems to improve lives.