Jenny Allen
About Jenny Allen
Jenny Allen is a UX Lead with a strong educational background in Anthropology, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, and Computer Science. She has extensive experience in user experience design, having worked for various companies including Western & Southern Financial Group, State Farm, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Jenny Allen currently serves as the UX Lead at Western & Southern Financial Group, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative design solutions. Her responsibilities include leading user research initiatives and implementing design strategies that align with the company's goals. The work she does contributes to improving the overall user experience for clients and stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Jenny Allen holds a B.A. in Anthropology and Psychology, as well as a B.A. in Computer Science from Indiana University Bloomington. She also earned an M.S. in Human Computer Interaction/design from the same institution. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding user behavior and technology, which she applies in her professional work. Her expertise lies in human-centered design, focusing on user research and design iteration.
Professional Background
Jenny Allen has extensive experience in user experience design across various organizations. Before joining Western & Southern Financial Group, she worked at CGN Blackwell as a User Experience Interface Design Specialist and served as a Senior Consultant at State Farm from 2011 to 2017. She also held positions at Juniper Networks, Horizontal Integration, Inc., and Synergis Creative, where she contributed to projects for clients such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ernst & Young, and The Home Depot.
Achievements in User Experience Design
Throughout her career, Jenny Allen has specialized in simplifying complexity and addressing root problems through user experience design. She practices human-centered design, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs through research. Her passion for creating intuitive innovations has driven her to develop solutions that enhance user satisfaction and improve overall experiences.