Kirsty E.

Kirsty E. is an experienced professional in user experience and design, currently serving as the Director of User Experience for the AI Generation Engine at SandboxAQ since September 2025. Prior to this role, Kirsty held various positions at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative from June 2018 to September 2025, including Director of Product Design and User Experience Research and User Experience Research Manager. Kirsty's background includes significant roles at Nokia Technologies as a Design Researcher focused on Digital Health and Digital Media products, and at Viadynamics Ltd as an Innovation Consultant, transforming products and services across various sectors. Kirsty was also selected for the RSA Great Recovery Design Residency to explore opportunities within the Circular Economy and contributed as a Senior Researcher at Corporate Citizenship, specializing in CSR and sustainability projects. Educationally, Kirsty holds a Master's degree in Design for Innovation and Sustainability from Cranfield University and a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Ithaca College.