Elena Jimenez
About Elena Jimenez
Elena Jimenez is a UX Designer with extensive experience in various roles, including positions at Mathematica and UNESCO. She holds a Master's Degree in International Education Policy from The George Washington University and has worked in educational and research settings.
Work at Mathematica
Elena Jimenez has been employed at Mathematica as a UX Designer since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience through research and design methodologies. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop user-centered solutions that meet client needs. Elena's experience at Mathematica contributes to her expertise in creating intuitive interfaces and improving overall user satisfaction.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Prior to her current position, Elena Jimenez worked as a UX Designer at 3Advance for four months in 2019. She also served as a Service Designer at Fannie Mae from 2018 to 2019 for five months. These roles allowed her to apply her design skills in various contexts, further developing her competencies in user experience and service design.
Fellowship and Symposium Roles
Elena has held notable fellowship positions, including her role as a GWU UNESCO Fellow in 2016, where she worked for two months in La Habana, Cuba. Additionally, she served as a Senior Fellow for the mEducation Alliance Symposium at Making Cents International in 2019 for four months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. These experiences provided her with insights into international education and technology integration.
Education and Expertise
Elena Jimenez holds a Master’s Degree in International Education Policy from The George Washington University, which she completed from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from the University of Maryland College Park between 2008 and 2012. Furthermore, she completed a UX/UI Bootcamp in User Experience Design at The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies, enhancing her skills in user-centered design.
Research and Writing Experience
Elena has a background in research and writing, having worked as a Math Item Writer at the American Institutes for Research from 2012 to 2014 for two years. She later served as a Research Associate at the same organization from 2015 to 2018 for three years. These roles involved developing educational materials and conducting research, contributing to her understanding of educational assessment and policy.