Emiri Chan
About Emiri Chan
Emiri Chan is the Head of Design at Kensho Technologies, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in UX/UI design, having held various positions at notable companies including Zeel.com, Big Spaceship, and Mayo Clinic.
Work at Kensho Technologies
Emiri Chan has served as the Head of Design at Kensho Technologies since 2021. In this role, she has developed a career framework and fostered a collaborative design culture within the organization. Chan has also created and championed a design process that integrates the efforts of machine learning engineers, developers, and product managers. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping the design direction of the company.
Previous Experience in UX/UI Design
Before her current position, Emiri Chan held various roles in UX/UI design across multiple organizations. She worked at Zeel.com as a UX/UI Designer for 9 months in 2018. Chan also served as a Senior UX Designer at Big Spaceship for 2 months in 2020 and as a Senior Experience Designer at Publicis Sapient for 7 months from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Product Designer at BioVirtua for 9 months from 2017 to 2018 and a Senior UX Designer at Mayo Clinic for 8 months in 2021.
Educational Background
Emiri Chan studied at Cornell University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and psychology from 2011 to 2013. She later pursued a Master’s Degree in Information Science/Studies at Cornell University Graduate School from 2016 to 2017. Chan also attended Boston University for one year before transferring to Cornell.
Mentorship and Leadership Initiatives
At Mayo Clinic, Emiri Chan co-founded a mentorship and growth program aimed at supporting associate designers. This initiative reflects her commitment to fostering talent and collaboration within the design community. Additionally, she has led the design of an application that assists patients in navigating healthcare campuses, demonstrating her focus on improving user experience in healthcare settings.
Early Career Experience
Emiri Chan began her career as an Implementation Consultant at Epic, where she worked for 3 years from 2013 to 2016. She also gained early experience as an intern at the Baltimore City Office of the Mayor in 2012. These roles provided her with foundational skills in consulting and public service, contributing to her overall professional development.