Colleen Baren

Colleen (Dye) Baren is a seasoned UX Research Manager at Ripple since August 2025, with extensive experience in user experience research and strategy. Previously, Colleen held various roles at SoFi, including Staff UX Researcher and Senior UX Researcher, and served as Senior UX Research Advisor at Eureka Investment Funds. At LinkedIn, Colleen progressed from Research Associate to Research Manager, executing comprehensive research projects that informed product and marketing strategies. Colleen's early career includes roles as an Ad Operations Specialist at Tribune Publishing and an Ad Sales Coordinator at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Colleen holds a degree from Loyola University Chicago and is a graduate of Nerinx Hall High School.