McKayla Kingston

McKayla Kingston is the Director of UX Research at Etsy. McKayla has over 10 years of experience in marketing and insights, delivering superior customer experiences and realizing meaningful operational efficiencies.

Prior to their current role, McKayla served as the Director of Insights at Now What, where they worked with clients such as Netflix, Foursquare, Google, YouTube, Spotify, Heineken, ESPN, NBC, Viacom, ConAgra Foods, Genentech, Pepsi, Kraft Foods, and Weight Watchers.

Before Now What, McKayla was at Group SJR for seven years, where they focused on marketing strategy and insights for clients such as Target, Pepsi, GE, TED, MPAA, Walmart, Kate Spade, Liz Claiborne Inc., and Nokia.

McKayla Kingston attended Georgetown University, where they earned a BA in English Language and Literature/Letters. McKayla also attended The Loomis Chaffee School.

Their manager is Nick Daniel, Chief Product Officer. They work with Tim Holley - VP, Product, Sonia Kedzierski - Director, Product Management, and Andreas Hunziker - Group Product Manager, Payments.