Sharon Bautista

Sharon Bautista is a seasoned qualitative research manager currently working at Code for America since April 2023. Previously, Sharon served as the Director of Research at Designit, where responsibilities included coaching a research team, managing client projects, and leading new business development. Prior experience at Mozilla involved leading user experience research across cross-functional teams, while freelance work centered on consulting for non-profit organizations. Sharon has also contributed as a faculty member at Northwestern University and Columbia College Chicago, teaching in programs focused on organizational change and interactive arts. Earlier roles included senior positions in user experience design, digital strategic discovery, and managing user experience initiatives at various companies, complemented by an extensive educational background including a Master of Science degree from Northwestern University.