Jessica Squires is an accomplished Lead UX Designer at Reuters, managing UX for the comprehensive digital platform, Reuters Connect, since October 2024. Prior to this role, Jessica served as Lead UX Architect at Reach plc from March 2017 to September 2024, where responsibilities included managing end-to-end UX projects, collaborating with senior stakeholders, and utilizing key design tools such as Figma and Axure. Jessica's experience extends to various positions in digital design and UX across several organizations, including News UK and The Sunday Times, with notable achievements in enhancing user experiences and project outcomes. In addition to professional work, Jessica is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion through voluntary roles and mentorship initiatives. Jessica holds a degree in Graphic Design, Information Design, and Editorial Design from Ravensbourne University London and furthered education at Birkbeck, University of London.