Kiara Mijares

Kiara Mijares is a User Experience Researcher at BlueOptima, where responsibilities include establishing a research process, standardizing recruitment for external participants, and leading research initiatives that enhance user engagement. Previous roles include Senior Research Executive at Ipsos, focusing on project management and qualitative analysis for various research projects; University Lecturer at Ateneo de Manila University, teaching management and marketing courses; and Project Manager for Data & Analytics at M2.0 Communications Inc., where Kiara facilitated the development of media analytical products. Academic experience includes tutoring and research at the University of Melbourne, as well as previous roles supporting market research at Roy Morgan and Forethought. Kiara holds a Master's degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ateneo de Davao University, with proficiency in software such as SPSS, R, and Excel.