Kristina Sussman
About Kristina Sussman
Kristina Sussman is a UX Designer currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2018. She has a background in graphic design and web design, with previous roles at ENC Strategy and Sallie Mae, among others.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Kristina Sussman has been employed as a UX Designer at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience for various digital platforms. Her work contributes to the agency's mission of providing reliable scientific information about the Earth and its resources. The USGS is located in Reston, Virginia, where Sussman applies her design expertise to improve accessibility and usability for users.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current position, Sussman served as the Lead Web Designer at the U.S. Geological Survey from 2013 to 2017. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing web design projects and ensuring they met user needs. Before that, she worked as a Graphic Design Specialist at Sallie Mae from 2008 to 2011, where she contributed to various design initiatives. Additionally, she held roles as an Art Director at ENC Strategy and as a Graphic Designer at HaifleighBrandWorks.
Education and Academic Background
Kristina Sussman studied Graphic Design at Shepherd University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from 2002 to 2006. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in design principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career. Sussman also completed her secondary education at Jefferson High School.
Freelance Work and Additional Roles
In addition to her full-time positions, Sussman has engaged in freelance work, including roles as a Freelance Graphic and Web Designer at ENC Strategy in 2017 and as a Freelance UX/UI Designer and Marketing Strategist at Madison River Group (MRG) in the same year. These freelance experiences allowed her to expand her skill set and work on diverse projects within the design field.