Jen Cotton
About Jen Cotton
Jen Cotton serves as the VP of Design, Research & Content Studio at Modern Health, where she leads a multidisciplinary team focused on creating innovative digital content products for mental health. With a background in design and technology, she has held significant roles at companies like Amazon, Twitter, and Google, contributing to user experience and product strategy.
Work at Modern Health
Jen Cotton currently serves as the VP of Design, Research & Content Studio at Modern Health, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the creation of innovative digital content products that are released weekly, aimed at driving clinical outcomes for mental health. She leads a multidisciplinary team that includes designers, researchers, producers, writers, and audio engineers. Cotton is responsible for setting the strategy and process for the company's 2-5 year product vision in the mental health sector. Her role empowers her to make decisions that prioritize user needs and influence outcomes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jen Cotton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs and Creative Writing from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts in Design + Technology from Parsons School of Design - The New School, completing her studies from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Graphic Design from Corcoran College of Art and Design, studying from 2007 to 2008. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both design and communication.
Professional Background
Jen Cotton has a diverse professional background in design and user experience. Before her current role at Modern Health, she worked at Google as a UX Lead from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as the Lead UX Designer at Amazon from 2017 to 2020 and as the Experience Design Lead at Twitter from 2013 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she held positions such as Interaction Designer at New York Magazine and Web Designer at Trinet Internet Solutions. Her experience spans various industries, enhancing her expertise in creating user-centered designs.
Board Membership and Consulting Experience
Jen Cotton has contributed to various organizations through board membership and consulting roles. She served as a Board Member for the Inneract Project from 2020 to 2023, where she supported initiatives related to design education. Additionally, she worked as a Design Consultant for The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation from 2005 to 2006. These roles reflect her commitment to leveraging her design expertise for community and organizational development.