Andrea Yiqing S.
About Andrea Yiqing S.
Andrea Yiqing S. is a Product Design Lead with a Master's degree in Educational Technology and Learning Science from Carnegie Mellon University. She has conducted research on a conversational AR tool for individuals with low vision or blindness and has held various roles in accessibility and community development across multiple institutions.
Work at NWEA
Andrea Yiqing S. serves as the Product Design Lead at NWEA, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing user-centered design solutions that enhance educational assessment tools. Her expertise in product design is complemented by her background in educational technology and learning science.
Education and Expertise
Andrea studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned a Master's degree in Educational Technology and Learning Science from 2022 to 2023. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Barnard College, which she completed from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she studied Psychological & Brain Science and Feminist Studies at UC Santa Barbara from 2018 to 2020.
Background
Andrea has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to accessibility and community development. She was a Student Worker at the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services at Barnard College from 2020 to 2022 and served as a Community Development Facilitator at The Global Centers in Shanghai for seven months in 2020. Her early experience includes an internship at Michael Page in client development.
Research and Projects
Andrea conducted research on a conversational AR tool designed to improve navigational assistance for individuals with low vision or blindness. She recruited and conducted usability testing with ten participants to identify inclusive design opportunities for this tool, showcasing her commitment to accessibility in design.
Current Roles
In addition to her role at NWEA, Andrea works as a UX Researcher at the Transport, Bots & Disabilities (TBD) Lab within Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute since 2023. She also serves as a UX Design Intern at the Open Learning Initiative, where she contributes to user experience design projects.