Emily Blumenfeld

Emily Blumenfeld has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the field of user experience research and design. Emily currently works as a Sr. UX Researcher at Common App since 2022. Previously, they worked at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2018 to 2022, where they held the position of User Experience Designer / Researcher / Strategist. Emily'swork involved conducting usability testing, heuristic reviews, and developing prototypes for various clients, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Science Foundation.

Before that, Emily was a User Experience Researcher at Artisan Talent for a brief period in 2018. In 2017, they worked as a Digital Product Owner at Celerity, where they led digital strategy workshops, implemented best practices, and served as a Scrum Master for a company-wide transition to Salesforce/Financial Force.

From 2012 to 2017, Emily worked at Forum One in multiple roles, including Project Manager, Scrum Master, and UX Associate. Emily'sresponsibilities included managing agile development projects, conducting usability tests, developing online communities, and leading website migration projects.

Prior to that, Emily gained experience as a Web/Social Media/Marketing Associate at the National Head Start Association and as a Web Analytics Intern at Search for Common Ground. Emily also worked as a Web Assistant at American University and as a Program Manager at Mary House as part of Americorps Direct Service.

Overall, Emily Blumenfeld has a strong background in user experience research, design, and project management, with a focus on conducting usability testing, developing prototypes, and implementing best practices for various organizations and clients.

Emily Blumenfeld attended William & Mary from 2005 to 2009, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. In addition to their formal education, Emily has also obtained several certifications. In August 2016, they completed the UX: Interaction Design Course at Designlab, and in July 2016, they completed the UX Research & Strategy Course, also at Designlab. Most recently, in February 2022, Emily obtained a UX Certification from the Nielsen Norman Group.