Minqi Chai

Minqi Chai, Ph.D., currently serves as a UX Researcher at Ventera and has extensive experience in user experience research and political science. At Ventera, Minqi is focused on establishing best practices and enhancing research processes for the CX team. As UX Research Lead at Code for Boston, Minqi defined research roadmaps and managed operations while mentoring junior practitioners, contributing to the development of a user feedback loop that informed product direction. Minqi also led UX research for the MAPLE project, aimed at improving legislative engagement in Massachusetts. Previous roles include UX Research Lead at Hack for LA, where Minqi oversaw research for digital tools aiding justice-impacted individuals, and a doctoral researcher and instructor at Cornell University, specializing in the intersection of political economy and public policy. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Political Science from Cornell University, along with additional degrees from notable institutions such as Fudan University and The Australian National University.