Laura Donohue

Laura Donohue is a seasoned professional in user experience research and design, currently serving as a Senior Design Researcher and UX Researcher at Sutherland Labs since September 2021, and as a podcast host for the Game Dev Local Podcast since June 2024. Additionally, Laura mentors emerging professionals in UX research through the IGDA Games Research and User Experience SIG. Previous experience includes roles as a UX Content Writer/Researcher at OLM Systems and leading a pro-bono team for Democrats Abroad United Kingdom, focusing on website development for Americans abroad. Laura also has a background in social work, having worked with vulnerable populations in various roles, including as a Social Worker for the London Borough of Lambeth. Laura holds a Master of Social Work from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Earlham College.