Amy Xiao
About Amy Xiao
Amy Xiao is a User Experience Research Intern at URBN, with a background in cognitive science from Brown University. She has held various roles in research and community engagement, focusing on education, healthcare, and economic justice.
Work at URBN
Amy Xiao serves as a User Experience Research Intern at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing to user experience research efforts in Boston, Massachusetts. Her work involves understanding user needs and preferences to enhance the overall customer experience across the various brands under URBN.
Education and Expertise
Amy Xiao is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science at Brown University, where she has been studying since 2020. She is expected to graduate in 2024. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and cognitive processes, which is essential for her roles in user experience research and design.
Background
Amy Xiao has a diverse background in research and community engagement. She previously worked as a Molecular Pathology Research Trainee at Brigham and Women's Hospital for five months in 2018. In 2019, she served as a Legislative Advocacy Intern at the Massachusetts Municipal Association for two months. Additionally, she has held various roles at Brown University, including Graphic Design and Publicity Coordinator since 2021 and Bonner Community Fellow at The Swearer Center since 2020.
Community Engagement and Research
In her role as a Bonner Community Fellow at The Swearer Center at Brown University, Amy collaborates with community partners to address critical issues in areas such as education, healthcare, environment, economic justice, and the arts. Her work focuses on user experience research aimed at building a more equitable society, both within Providence, Rhode Island, and beyond.
Tutoring and Coordination Experience
Since 2021, Amy Xiao has been working at Perspectives Corporation as a PAL Student Tutor and Coordinator. In this role, she supports students in their academic pursuits while also coordinating tutoring efforts. This position allows her to apply her educational background and commitment to community service.