Kat Ward
She/Her

Senior Design Strategist @ Substantial

https://www.hellokatward.com

About Me

I am a design strategist focused on developing equity centered design research methodologies and frameworks. I specialize in implementing and sharing these methods in the education and non-profit edtech space. Prior to my work in education I developed experience strategies for Future 500 companies in the financial services and tech world.

My Skills

Consulting Advice
Design Leadership
Design Strategy
Inclusive Design
Service Design

My Career

Senior Design StrategistSubstantialNovember 2021

Current

Senior Specialist Experience StrategyKPMGJuly 2019 - October 2021

Researcher - AstroAnimation & NASA | National Endowment for the Arts GrantMaryland Institute College of Art February 2018 - May 2019

User Experience Research & Usability InternVictoria's SecretMay 2018 - August 2018

Design ResearcherSen SoundSeptember 2017 - May 2018

My Education

The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration - MBA Graduated -2019

Maryland Institute College of Art Master of Arts - MA, Design Leadership Graduated -2019

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoBachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies Graduated -2014

My Details

Country

United States

Languages

Years of Experience

5-10 years

Timezone

Central Standard Time

Member Since

July 16, 2023

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