Jen Halls
About Jen Halls
Jen Halls is a Design Director at IDEO, specializing in student-centered programs for education. She has held various roles in design and education, including positions at The Berkeley Innovation Group, EducationSuperHighway, and Boston Public Schools.
Current Role at IDEO
Jen Halls serves as the Design Director at IDEO, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on leading design initiatives and fostering innovation within the organization. Her responsibilities include overseeing design projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered solutions.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Prior to her current role, Jen Halls held multiple positions at IDEO. She worked as a Principal Designer from 2018 to 2020, followed by a year as Senior Design Lead from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to various design projects, enhancing her expertise in user-centered design and innovation.
Educational Background
Jen Halls studied at Duke University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Policy. She furthered her education at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2016 to 2018. This educational foundation supports her work in design and innovation.
Specialization in Education Design
Jen Halls specializes in designing student-centered programs and products for K-12 and higher education institutions. She partners with organizations to create and facilitate learning experiences that enhance employee engagement, collaboration, and development. Her focus is on establishing conditions that allow new innovations to launch and sustain within complex educational systems.
Teaching Role at One League
In addition to her work at IDEO, Jen Halls has been a faculty member at One League since 2024. She teaches the course 'Achieving Innovation through Inspiration' in collaboration with Stanford Online as part of the Entrepreneurship & Product Innovation Program. This role allows her to share her expertise in innovation and design with students.