Kristen E. Schaehrer
About Kristen E. Schaehrer
Kristen E. Schaehrer serves as the Lead Engagement & Culture at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2022. With a robust background in user experience research and operations, she previously held various roles at Best Buy and has a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Kristen E. Schaehrer currently serves as Lead Engagement & Culture at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her expertise in user experience and human-centered design informs her approach to addressing complex organizational needs.
Previous Experience at Best Buy
Prior to her current role, Kristen worked at Best Buy in various capacities. She served as Associate Director of UX Research from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to user experience strategies. Additionally, she held the position of Sr. Manager, User Experience: User Research from 2013 to 2016, and worked as Lead User Research for Digital Experience + Mobile in 2012.
Educational Background
Kristen E. Schaehrer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She attended the university from 1992 to 1995. Prior to her university education, she completed her General Studies at Forest Lake High School, graduating in 1991.
Extensive Experience in User Experience
Kristen has a strong background in user experience (UX) research and operations, with experience spanning multiple industries. She has worked as a User Experience Engineer at Thomson Reuters from 2008 to 2011 and as a User Experience Lead at St. Jude Medical from 2011 to 2012. Her roles have consistently involved applying human-centered design principles to meet customer needs.
Career Development and Roles
Throughout her career, Kristen has held various positions that highlight her expertise in user experience and research operations. She worked at Unisys Corporation as a User Interface Designer and Technical Writer from 2005 to 2008 and 1995 to 2005, respectively. Additionally, she has experience in academic roles at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she served as a Staff Reporter and Administrative Assistant.