Mariángel Villalobos
Ux Researcher @TeamPeople
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WORK HISTORY
Ux Researcher @TeamPeople
Washington, DC, US
For the Creative Lab at the International Monetary Fund • Regularly meeting with stakeholders (data scientists, economists, researchers) • Leading user researcher interviews at the exploratory and usability testing stages • Presenting research insights for a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative manner • Designing and facilitating design thinking strategy workshops Selected external-facing projects: • PortWatch - A collaboration between the IMF and Oxford University to monitor port trade disruptions using satellite data - https://imfilab.brightidea.com/D485 • Climate Indicators Dashboard - A statistical tool linking climate considerations and global economic indicators - https://climatedata.imf.org/
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Ethnomusicology
Royal Holloway, University of London
BMus, Music, Upper Second-Class Honors
Royal Holloway, University of London
MMus (Hons), Advanced Musical Studies, First-Class Honours
Universidad de Costa Rica UCR
Historia del Arte
ABOUT MARIÁNGEL VILLALOBOS
I am passionate about the intersection of culture and human-centered design in the context of international organizations. With a background in academic research, education, and public-facing work, I bring a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world experience to the table. My journey in academia as a researcher and educator has been centered around the connection between popular culture (with an emphasis on music and sound) and immigration. More recently, I\'ve applied my research skills and design thinking mindset in the dynamic setting of international organizations. My experience in UX research, combined with my social science background, allows me to approach complex challenges with empathy and user-centric solutions. I\'m passionate about optimizing the experiences of individuals navigating cross-cultural and often challenging environments. My goal is to contribute my expertise to leverage my unique background and skills to facilitate positive social change. In my current role as a UX Researcher at the International Monetary Fund, a financial agency of the United Nations, I collaborate on internal and public-facing digital products, including a collaboration with Oxford University to track trade disruptions due to climate change.
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