Savannah Young

Savannah Young, PhD, is a seasoned qualitative researcher with a focus on global and immigrant audiences. Currently serving as a Senior Qualitative Researcher at Remitly since June 2023, Savannah leads research initiatives that translate deep audience insights into strategic decisions across product, marketing, brand, and growth. Previously, at Illumina, Savannah managed qualitative research to guide marketing strategies and collaborated with over 130 product managers to enhance qualitative research capabilities. At The General®, Savannah's leadership in research initiatives significantly boosted brand consideration. Earlier experience as an Ethnographic Design Researcher at Point Forward and a Research Consultant at the International Rescue Committee involved uncovering insights to drive customer satisfaction and support advocacy efforts. Savannah holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Science and a Global Health certificate from the University of Georgia, along with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Spanish from Valdosta State University.