UX Program Management Mentors
Our mentors usually have a 60 day rolling availability. If you don't find any available slots, it means their slots are already booked. New slots open up every week, so please revisit their schedule to book one. Thank you!
Andrew Tsai
UX Program Manager, Google
Hi! I’m currently a UX Program Manager with Google Cloud. Previously, I’ve worked at several different companies (i.e. Facebook, Pinterest, and Uber) in the UX Research Operations space. Happy to chat about all things Program/Project Management, getting PMP certified, the intersection of Design/Research Ops, pivoting into UX/Tech from a non-traditional background or more broadly about UX.
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Beth Cantrell
Manager, UX Research Programs, Facebook
Hi everyone! I currently manage a team of UX research program managers at Facebook. I’m happy to chat about all things related to PgM learnings, best practices, career paths, or Research Ops more generally! My career path has not been a linear one, and I love talking about career transitions and skills that can transcend jobs, companies and industries.
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Caitlin Frawley
Design Program Manager, LinkedIn
Hey Kings & Kweens! I'm Caitlin, a DPM at LinkedIn. Let's chat all about the Ops! Coming from a different background (IT), I know how hard it can be to navigate into a new role that is new to the industry. I've worked at large companies + startup as a DPM. Reach out if you're curious to learn more about Ops or how to transition from a non design role into DPM!
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Derek Lee
UX Program Manager, Google
Derek Lee is an experienced UX Program Manager that has led the operations of many UX design and research teams at several top Bay Area tech companies including Google, Uber, Facebook and Twitter.
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Michaela Hackner
Head of Global UX Operations, Indeed
I have 20 years of experience driving outcomes for a variety of mission-driven organizations, both as UX design practitioner and by introducing, scaling, and leading a variety of design practices. Having held roles in product management, UX, content, research, and design operations, my work sits at the heart of humanity and technology where I apply design methods to deliver positive change.
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Michelle Walter
Design Operations Lead, ANZ Bank Australia
I'm a design operations leader who builds thriving and diverse creative communities within organisations. I focus on equipping and inspiring designers to do their best work that delivers deep business impact. I have a passion for growing design talent a.s well as growing myself.
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Nandita Gupta
Program Manager, Microsoft
I’m a PM at Microsoft, where I work on creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all users. I switched careers from engineering into UX & accessibility and shared my story through TEDx GT! I enjoy public speaking, dancing, and martial arts! I would love to chat about accessibility & inclusive design, D&I, changing careers from engineering into UX, public speaking, advocacy, building empathy in teams, or anything else you would like to discuss.
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Samta Menghrajani
Principal Design Program Manager, Intuit
Hi! I'm a Principal Design Program Manager with Intuit and I was previously a UX Program Manager with Google Pay, based in Singapore. I'm happy to chat about design operations, working in UX in APAC, and how to best scale design teams for success.
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Somya Jindal
UX Program Manager, Google
Hi! I’m a Program Manager at Google (India), in an emerging market research team and excited to chat about building Users empathy, process optimisation and programmatic approach on building initiatives ground up. Have spent over 5 years in tech startups and am always thrilled about how startup culture brings enthusiasm in building user centric products in any size of the company. Happy to chat more on the lines of project management!
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Wolfram Thurm
Design Ops | Design Strategy, Gojek
Hi! I am a Wolfi, currently handling Design Strategy as a part of our DesignOps team at Gojek (SE Asias Superapp). My background is in Product Design and Music. I'd love to talk about everything DesignOps related: What it means, how it is relevant and what it might be in the future, but also about things like mental health, emotional well being and work-life balance.
I love to share whatever I have learned so far and learn about what else is out there. Let's chat!
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