Christina Lei
About Christina Lei
Christina Lei is a UX Researcher with a background in psychology, currently working at Sonia and Home-LA. She focuses on improving workplace environments in healthcare organizations, drawing from her diverse experiences in various roles within the mental health sector.
Current Work at Sonia
Christina Lei serves as a UX Researcher at Sonia, a company associated with Y Combinator's Winter 2024 batch. She has been in this role since 2024 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her position, she focuses on understanding user needs and behaviors to enhance product design and usability.
Experience in Healthcare Coordination
Christina currently works as a Clinical Coordinator at Home-LA, a role she has held since 2023 in Santa Monica, California. Her responsibilities include overseeing clinical operations and ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. This position complements her commitment to improving workplace environments in healthcare organizations.
Educational Background in Psychology
Christina Lei pursued her Master of Science in Applied Psychology, focusing on Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Consumer Psychology, at the University of Southern California from 2023 to 2024. She previously earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychobiology with a minor in Brain and Behavioral Health from UCLA, where she studied from 2018 to 2022.
Previous Work Experience
Christina has a diverse work history in various roles. She worked as a Medical Assistant at Kaiser Permanente from 2022 to 2023, and as a Client Assistant at PCH Treatment Center from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she was a Learning Assistant at UCLA from 2020 to 2021 and a Barista at Sharetea for 11 months in 2020-2021.
Focus on Workplace Improvement
Christina is dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and patient care by leveraging her background in mental health care. She aims to increase efficiency while ensuring employee well-being, drawing from her experiences that highlight the positive impact of workplace environments on outcomes for both employees and patients.