Allison Urban Spillane
About Allison Urban Spillane
Allison Urban Spillane is a UX/UI Designer with experience in leading product discussions and ensuring accessibility compliance. She has a background in visual arts and technology, and actively engages in mentorship and community advocacy.
Current Role at Health Recovery Solutions
Allison Urban Spillane currently serves as a UX/UI Designer at Health Recovery Solutions, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads cross-functional discussions with product leadership to create user flows and assess product status. Her responsibilities include conducting client-facing product demos to better understand customer workflows and identify knowledge gaps. She also serves as a coach, mentor, and accessibility advocate within the organization.
Previous Experience in UX/UI Design
Allison has a diverse background in UX/UI design, having worked at Health Recovery Solutions in various capacities. She began as a UI Design Intern from 2019 to 2020, then progressed to the role of Junior UX/UI Designer from 2020 to 2021. Prior to her time at Health Recovery Solutions, she worked as a Web Content Developer at Stevens Institute of Technology for two months in 2019 and served as Fabrication Lab Manager at the same institution for seven months in 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Allison studied at Stevens Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts and Technology with a concentration in Design. Her studies spanned from 2016 to 2020. During her academic career, she was involved in initiatives aimed at achieving WCAG AA Level Compliance as part of the DEI Leadership Council, securing budget for this goal within a two-year timeframe.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before her career in design, Allison held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Lifeguard at The Harley School from 2013 to 2018, gaining experience in safety and responsibility. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Intern at Radical Fencing for one month in 2016, where she began to explore the intersection of marketing and design.
Personal Background and Advocacy
Allison is an adoptee from China and actively explores her Asian American roots. She celebrates her cultural heritage through food and community with other adoptees. She has overcome learning disabilities with support from family, teachers, and friends, which informs her advocacy for accessibility in design.