Deanne Adams

Deanne Adams, Ph.D., is a Senior Xbox Research Manager at Microsoft, where they have worked since 2022, building on over a decade of experience in user research. Previously, Deanne served as a User Experience Researcher for Xbox from 2015 to 2022 and held various academic roles, including postdoctoral positions at Vanderbilt University and the University of Notre Dame. Deanne earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where they also worked as a graduate student and instructor. Additionally, Deanne contributed to several research projects funded by reputable institutions, focusing on educational games and cognitive development.