Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in research and user experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as Global Head of Research at both Panasonic Well and Yohana, Katie previously held the position of Lead User Experience Researcher at Google, where significant contributions were made to projects like Bard and Google Assistant. With a strong background in program direction at ConsenSys, Katie successfully led numerous open-source initiatives and authored extensive entrepreneur support content. Prior roles include Senior UX Researcher and Manager at EchoUser, where user research significantly influenced software development, and Innovation Manager at Emerson Process Management, where Katie spearheaded a major organizational transition. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Cognitive Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.