Grace Nicklin

Grace Nicklin is an accomplished professional in user experience research and design, currently serving as Head of UXR at Google since October 2022. Prior to this role, Grace spent a decade at IDEO, where positions ranged from Executive Director and Senior Design Director to Design Lead, focusing on leading North American research initiatives, guiding client programs, and innovating internal strategies. Previous experience includes roles at DaVita as a senior analyst and redwoods analyst, where Grace contributed to patient-centered programs and advocacy efforts. Grace also pursued a career in fine art from 2011 to 2012, exploring themes of gender and subversion, while holding a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies and Writing from Pitzer College.