Leslie Hempson

Leslie Hempson is a Senior User Experience Researcher at LexisNexis since August 2022, where responsibilities include leading qualitative and quantitative research processes for global products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and recruiting participants internationally. Prior roles include serving as a Qualitative Researcher and Educator at Denison University, where Leslie developed a new curriculum in South Asia history, created academic courses, and assessed online teaching usability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leslie held similar positions at the University of Michigan, focusing on international qualitative research projects, and at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Jawaharlal Nehru University, emphasizing the impacts of social factors on consumption and education. Educational background includes a PhD in History from the University of Michigan, an MA in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a BA in Political Science from Davidson College, along with advanced certificates in Hindi and Urdu.