Zara Pirie

Zara Pirie has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Zara is currently working as a User Researcher at Zoa since November 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a User Researcher at Bulb from May 2020 to November 2022. Zara also served as a Product Design Researcher at EF Education First from January 2020 to April 2020. Before that, they were a User Researcher at SAM Labs from November 2018 to December 2019.

Zara has also worked in the nonprofit sector, holding positions such as an Innovation Officer at Macmillan Cancer Support from October 2016 to October 2018. Prior to that, they served as a Programme Manager at Join In from June 2014 to October 2016. Zara also worked as a Research Assistant at Shelter UK from January 2014 to June 2014.

In addition, Zara has experience in counter-trafficking work, having served as a Counter-Trafficking Caseworker at Helen Bamber Foundation from September 2013 to January 2014. Zara also worked as a Research and Policy Intern at HRTF (Housing Rights Task Force) from June 2012 to September 2012.

Zara's earlier professional experience includes working as an Investor Relations Officer at New College Capital Ltd from January 2009 to May 2012.

Overall, Zara Pirie has a well-rounded background with expertise in user research, product design, nonprofit innovation, and policy research.

Zara Pirie pursued their education at Kingston University from 2012 to 2013, where they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Human Rights. Prior to that, they attended the University of Reading from 2003 to 2006, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with a focus on Law.