Katrina Z.

Katrina (Hao) Z. is currently pursuing a master's degree in Human-Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington while navigating the process of building their first startup. They previously served as a Research Intern at Qualcomm Institute, where they conducted AR research and developed an AR game focusing on mental health. As a UX Researcher at Philips, Katrina led usability studies and coordinated a team to enhance product designs based on user feedback. Additionally, they were the Head of Design at Hailuo Mental Support, managing a UX team for mental health initiatives. Katrina holds a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts from the University of California, San Diego.