Rachel Thomas
About Rachel Thomas
Rachel Thomas is a Product Design Intern currently working at The New York Times, where she has been since 2022. She has a diverse educational background, holding degrees in User Experience Design and Business Administration from the University of Michigan, and has interned with various organizations in product design and user experience.
Current Role at The New York Times
Rachel Thomas currently serves as a Product Design Intern at The New York Times, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the design and development of user-centered products, enhancing the overall user experience for the publication's digital platforms. Her internship at The New York Times provides her with valuable insights into the intersection of journalism and design.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to her current role, Rachel Thomas gained experience as a Product Design Intern at Samata Health in 2021, where she worked for two months in New York. She also held a Product Design Intern position at GoDaddy for three months in Tempe, Arizona, and briefly interned at The New York Times in 2022. Additionally, she worked as a User Experience Design Intern at Lucas Howard Group | Keller Williams for two months in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2020.
Educational Background
Rachel Thomas studied at the University of Michigan - School of Information, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in User Experience Design from 2021 to 2023. She also pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, completing her studies from 2019 to 2023. Earlier, she graduated with a High School Diploma from Forest Hills Eastern High School, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she studied Information Systems at IE University for 11 months in 2022.
Interests and Personal Website
Rachel Thomas is interested in working with mission-driven organizations that aim to enrich the world. She maintains a personal website at www.rachelthomas.org, where she may showcase her work, projects, and professional interests.
Minor in Creative Writing
Alongside her major studies, Rachel Thomas has a minor in Creative Writing. This academic focus complements her design work by enhancing her ability to communicate effectively and creatively, which is beneficial in user experience design.