Miringu Kiarie
About Miringu Kiarie
Miringu Kiarie is a Senior User Researcher currently employed at the Obama Foundation. He has a background in user research and digital strategy, with previous roles at notable organizations such as Google, Facebook, and Rotarians for Family Health and AIDS Prevention.
Current Position at Obama Foundation
Miringu Kiarie serves as a Senior User Researcher at the Obama Foundation. In this role, which began in 2022, Kiarie conducts user research to inform and enhance the foundation's initiatives. The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in collaboration and research methodologies.
Previous Experience in User Research
Kiarie has extensive experience in user research, having worked at notable organizations such as Google and Facebook. At Google, Kiarie held the position of User Researcher from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, Kiarie worked at Facebook from 2018 to 2021, also as a User Researcher. These roles involved gathering user insights to improve product design and user experience.
Background in Digital Strategy and Content
Before focusing on user research, Kiarie worked as a Digital Strategist at Rotarians for Family Health and AIDS Prevention from 2016 to 2019. Kiarie also gained experience as a Content Strategist Intern at the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in 2016. These roles contributed to Kiarie's understanding of digital communication and strategy.
Educational Qualifications
Kiarie holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of West Georgia, where studies took place from 2013 to 2016. Kiarie furthered education by obtaining a Master's degree in Human Computer Interaction Design from Indiana University Bloomington, completing the program from 2016 to 2018. This academic background supports Kiarie's expertise in user research and design.
Teaching Experience
Kiarie has experience in academia, having served as an Assistant Instructor at Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing from 2016 to 2017. This role involved supporting students in their learning and contributing to the educational environment.