Mel Hickin

Mel Hickin, PhD, is a Staff UX Researcher at LinkedIn, where they specialize in measurement challenges and translating large-scale user surveys into product and business impact. With over 14 years of research experience, including 8 years in industry, Mel excels in mixed-methods research, quantitative survey design, and in-depth interviewing. They previously served as a Graduate Researcher at George Mason University and Florida Atlantic University, where they managed multi-method research and published peer-reviewed articles. Mel has also worked with leading organizations such as National Geographic and Merck as a freelance Mixed Methods Researcher and Data Analyst, contributing to numerous impactful projects. They hold a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.