nel yang

Nel Yang, PhD, is a User Experience Researcher with extensive experience in guiding product development and research initiatives, particularly within technology companies like Meta and Blink UX. At Blink UX, Nel Yang contributed to shaping the product roadmap for Meta Smart Glasses and other Meta products through rapid iterative research methodologies. Previous roles at Meta included enhancing the onboarding process for Meta Business Suite and uncovering monetization opportunities, demonstrating a strong ability to leverage both quantitative and qualitative research. As a doctoral researcher and assistant instructor at The University of Texas at Austin, Nel Yang designed curriculum and conducted independent research, securing significant funding for anthropological studies. Educational credentials include a PhD in Cultural Anthropology, an MA in the same field, and a BA from Wesleyan University.