Alba Villamil
User Experience Researcher
Alba N. Villamil is an independent User Experience Researcher who specializes in designing for the social sector. Her projects focus on underserved populations such as refugees, low-income parents, and domestic violence survivors. In addition to working with community organizations, she has also worked on projects with the Harvard Kennedy School and Rochester City School District.
Rosenverse talks by Alba:
" Recognizing when a participant is uncomfortable and knowing when to soften or pause is critical in trauma-informed interviewing. "
Learnings from Applying Trauma-Informed Principles to the Research Process
March 10, 2022
" We have a lot of credentialed researchers of color, but the system still creates barriers for them to succeed. "
The Future of Research: Bridging the Gaps (Videoconference)
July 29, 2021
" Hidden curricula are the rules and knowledge you need to know to navigate an environment successfully. "
Stereotyped by Design: Pitfalls in Cross-Cultural User Research
March 30, 2020
