Alicia
About Alicia
Alicia is a product designer specializing in educational technology, with a background as a 7th-grade teacher, currently leading UX initiatives in the EdTech community.
Alicia Product Designer
Alicia is a dedicated product designer with a focus on supporting learners and the education community. Her primary goal is to enhance educational experiences through innovative design solutions. Before transitioning into product design, Alicia was a 7th-grade teacher, which provided her with firsthand insights into the needs and challenges faced by educators and students. She leverages this background to design user-centric educational tools and platforms.
Leading UX in EdTech Community
Alicia leads the UX of the EdTech community. This group is committed to developing better ways to support learning through user experience design. Under her leadership, the community aims to create intuitive and effective educational technologies that meet the diverse needs of learners and educators alike. Her work in this area involves researching educational trends, understanding user needs, and collaborating with other designers and developers to create impactful EdTech solutions.
Former 7th-Grade Teacher
Before embarking on her career as a product designer, Alicia worked as a 7th-grade teacher. This experience provided her with a deep understanding of the educational environment and the specific needs of students at this critical stage. Her teaching background plays a crucial role in her approach to designing educational products, as she incorporates her classroom experiences into her design methodology to create tools that truly benefit students and educators.
Living in Southern California
Alicia resides in Southern California with her husband and two sons. This region, known for its diverse culture and innovation, provides a rich environment for raising her family and pursuing her professional ambitions. Living in Southern California also allows her to connect with a vibrant community of educators, designers, and tech enthusiasts, further enriching her work in the EdTech space.