Emily Sogn

Emily Sogn is a seasoned UX Research Manager at Etsy, with a robust background in user experience research spanning multiple roles and companies since 2015. At Etsy, Emily has held various positions, including Staff Product Researcher and Senior UX Researcher, focusing on core buyer experiences and international markets. Previous experience includes senior roles at LearnVest and Code and Theory, where Emily led agile teams and contributed to integrating user research practices within digital agencies. Emily's academic accomplishments include a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from The New School and a User Experience Design certificate from General Assembly, complemented by a history of teaching at institutions like Bard College and The New School. Emily co-founded FEAST, a community-driven art funding initiative, granting over $20,000 to local artists.