Stefanie Hutka

Stefanie Hutka, PhD, is an accomplished professional in design research and user experience, currently serving as Founder and Head of Design Research at Sendfull since September 2023, while also contributing as a member of the Berkeley Angel Network and a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley. With a rich background in leading UX research initiatives for major companies such as Facebook and Adobe, Stefanie has specialized in AR/VR design at Reality Labs and directed experience research for Adobe's 3D & Immersive business unit. Prior experience includes establishing user experience research practices at DAQRI and conducting auditory cognitive neuroscience research at Baycrest. Stefanie's educational background includes a PhD, MA, and Hon. B.Sc. in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Toronto, complemented by an ARCT in Violin Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music.