Maya Lafon De Ribeyrolles
About Maya Lafon De Ribeyrolles
Maya Lafon De Ribeyrolles is a Research Associate with experience in analyzing data related to test-taking anxiety and stereotype threat. She has a strong academic background in psychology and has held various roles in research and educational environments.
Current Role at HireVue
Maya Lafon De Ribeyrolles currently serves as a Research Associate at HireVue, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she has conducted a comprehensive literature review on validated job performance measures, which supports the development of game-based assessments. Her work focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of assessment tools used in hiring processes.
Previous Experience at UCL
Prior to her current role, Maya worked at University College London (UCL) in various capacities. She was a Digital Health Research Assistant for four months in 2020, where she contributed to projects in the digital health sector. Additionally, she was a member of the UCL Behavioural Innovations Team, focusing on sustainability communications for five months in 2021.
Educational Background
Maya studied at The Ecclesbourne School from 2010 to 2017, where she achieved A-levels in Psychology (A*), French (A*), Biology (A), English Literature (A), and Maths (B). She furthered her education at UCL, obtaining an MSci in Psychology from 2017 to 2021. This academic background provided her with a strong foundation in psychological principles and research methodologies.
Research and Volunteer Work
Maya has a background in analyzing data related to test-taking anxiety and stereotype threat in cognitive assessments. She designed an experiment to compare anxiety and perceived stereotype threat between traditional and game-based cognitive ability tests. Additionally, she has volunteered in various roles within schools, contributing to educational environments and supporting student learning.
Diverse Industry Experience
Maya has gained diverse industry experience through various roles. She worked as a Team Leader at Dish Catering for one year from 2019 to 2020 and as a Sales Assistant at Doughnut Time UK for seven months in 2018. She also completed a month-long work experience at Rolls-Royce in 2014, which provided her with insights into the engineering sector.