Kaila Lee Negrón

Kaila Lee Negrón has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Kaila Lee began their career as a UX Designer at CoronaWhy in 2020, where they contributed to projects related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Kaila worked as a Graphic Designer at Freedom Seal Global, creating visual content for the organization's conferences. Kaila Lee also conducted investigative research on war crimes as a Researcher at the Human Rights Center, UC Berkeley School of Law during the same year.

In 2021, Kaila joined the Center of Complex Interventions as a UX Designer, focusing on designing user experiences. Kaila Lee also served as a Career and Alumni Officer at the University of California, Berkeley, providing career development resources to their fellow classmates. As an Innovation Catalyst Grantee at the Jacob's Institute of Design and Innovation, Kaila received funding to continue developing a sensory toy for autistic children.

In 2022, Kaila interned as a Product Design Intern at Squarespace, gaining practical experience in designing digital products. Later that year, they worked as a UX Researcher at Salesforce, conducting research to enhance user experiences.

In 2023, Kaila took on the role of Design Fellow at Kleiner Perkins, a position that allowed their to explore their passion for design. Kaila Lee also joined Duolingo as a Product Designer, specializing in Learning R&D and Media Learning.

Overall, Kaila Lee Negrón's work experience encompasses roles in design, research, and advocacy, showcasing their versatility and dedication to making a positive impact.

Kaila Lee Negrón completed their Bachelor's of Arts degree in Anthropology and Emerging Media Studies at Hunter College from 2016 to 2019. Kaila Lee also participated in an International Winter Campus program at Korea University in 2017 and 2018, focusing on Mass Media and Popular Culture in South Korea. Currently, they are pursuing a Master of Design degree in Designing Emerging Technologies at the University of California, Berkeley, starting in 2021 and expected to graduate in 2022.