Sonia Rode is an experienced user researcher currently working at Spotify since June 2021, progressing from User Research Intern to User Researcher II. Prior to this role, Sonia served as a Teaching Assistant at Uppsala University, where responsibilities included supporting students in user-centered design processes for courses on Human-Computer Interaction and Advanced Interaction Design. Earlier experience includes a UX Research Intern position at YOUSE GmbH, focusing on the intersection of robotics and accessibility for visually impaired individuals, as well as conducting field studies and website redesign. Sonia holds a master's degree from Uppsala University and has completed studies at Stiftung Universität Hildesheim and Tampere University.