Gabrielle Toups, M.A.
About Gabrielle Toups, M.A.
Gabrielle Toups, M.A., is a User Experience Researcher with a background in applied psychology and user experience research. She has held various research positions at institutions such as DePaul University and Talisman Insights, and she is currently employed at Signet Jewelers.
Current Role at Signet Jewelers
Gabrielle Toups serves as a User Experience Researcher at Signet Jewelers, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience through research methodologies that inform design and product development. Her work contributes to the overall goal of improving customer interactions with the brand.
Previous Experience in User Experience Research
Prior to her current role, Gabrielle worked as a User Experience Researcher at Code for Chicago from 2022 to 2023. She also served as a Research Associate at Talisman Insights from 2021 to 2023. These positions allowed her to develop her skills in user research and data analysis, contributing to various projects aimed at improving user engagement.
Educational Background and Expertise
Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. She is currently pursuing a combined MA/PhD program in Psychological Sciences at DePaul University, where she has also been a Graduate Research Assistant since 2021 and a Graduate Teaching Assistant since 2020. Her academic focus includes applied psychology and user experience research.
Research Interests
Gabrielle's research interests encompass the processing of conspiracy theories, neuromarketing, and consumer decision-making. These areas reflect her commitment to understanding how psychological principles can be applied to enhance user experience and influence consumer behavior.
Professional Experience Timeline
Gabrielle has a diverse professional background that includes roles at several institutions. She worked as a Research Assistant at Louisiana State University in two separate periods (2017-2019 and 2019), and as a Database Assistant at Cappex, part of EAB, from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as an Academic Assistant at the Summer Institute for the Gifted from 2016 to 2019.