Rebecca Wood Spagnoli
About Rebecca Wood Spagnoli
Rebecca Wood Spagnoli is the Senior Manager of UX Research at WP Engine and an Adjunct Faculty member at Austin Community College, with extensive experience in user research and a passion for teaching best practices.
Current Role at WP Engine
Rebecca Wood Spagnoli is currently serving as the Senior Manager of UX Research at WP Engine. In this role, she leads UX research initiatives to enhance the user experience of WP Engine's products. Her work involves implementing user research best practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development.
Adjunct Faculty at Austin Community College
Rebecca Wood Spagnoli also holds a position as an Adjunct Faculty member at Austin Community College. In this capacity, she is responsible for teaching UX courses, sharing her extensive knowledge of user research with students, and preparing them for careers in the field. She leverages her industry experience to provide practical insights and guidance.
Previous Experience at WP Engine
Rebecca Wood Spagnoli has a rich history with WP Engine, having held multiple roles over the years. She started as a Senior UX Researcher from 2018 to 2020, before being promoted to Lead UX Researcher, a position she held for 9 months until 2021. She then advanced to Manager, UX Research, a role she occupied for a year before her current position.
Professional Journey
Rebecca's professional journey includes significant experience in various organizations. Before WP Engine, she was a Research Lead at Blackboard for 7 months in 2018, and a Senior Design Researcher at athenahealth from 2013 to 2018. Her early career involved roles at Tufts University as a Peer Teacher, Academic Technology Fellow, and Research Assistant.
Educational Background
Rebecca Wood Spagnoli holds a Master of Science (MS) in Management from Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2020 to 2021). She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Psychology from Tufts University (2009 to 2013). Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both business management and user-centered design.