Deborah Holoien

Deborah Holoien is a Staff UX Researcher at Google, where they lead UX Research for creative features in Google Ads, focusing on the development of generative AI tools. Previously, Deborah served as an Assistant Professor at Amherst College, leading research initiatives and teaching undergraduate courses in Social Psychology. They also worked as a Research Consultant with The Strategy Team and held various research roles at The Ohio State University and Princeton University, where they conducted significant psychological research and secured substantial funding. Deborah earned a B.A. in Psychology and Japanese Language and Culture from Northwestern University, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Princeton University.