Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell has over 30 years of work experience in various roles related to user experience research, market intelligence, and product management. Mary is currently working as a Senior User Experience Research Manager at DuckDuckGo, where they lead projects, conducts qualitative studies, and proposes solutions for existing and future products. Prior to this, Mary worked as a Principal at MMR Consulting from 2015 to 2021, where they conducted global market research and provided insights for digital media, e-commerce, and nonprofit organizations. Before that, they served as the Director of Consumer Insights and Market Intelligence at Zinio LLC, leading research for this digital magazine startup. Mary also has experience in readership research, having worked as the Associate Director and Manager of Readership Research at Consumer Reports from 2006 to 2012. Mary has also held positions at Dow Jones, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Global Sources, and CompuServe, where they gained experience in product research, digital editorial management, marketing, and content creation. Overall, Mary Mitchell's work experience showcases their expertise in user experience research, market intelligence, and strategic insights.

Mary Mitchell has a diverse education history. Mary obtained a Master's degree in Journalism from Ohio University and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Anderson University. Mary also pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Additionally, Mary has completed various certificate programs, including ones in Data Analytics, Data Science, and Digital Marketing from General Assembly. Mary has also received certifications in User Experience, including the UXQB Certified Professional for Usability and User Experience - Foundation Level (CPUX-F) from UXQB. Furthermore, Mary has attended the User Experience Boot Camp at Bentley University and completed a Certificate of Proficiency in Qualitative Research and Quantitative Analysis from Burke Institute. In 2015, they attended the Yale Publishing Course offered by Yale University's Yale School of Management.