Velvet Lazo
Ux Mentor & Speaker @Ideate Labs - Ux Courses For Women
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WORK HISTORY
Ux Mentor & Speaker @Ideate Labs - Ux Courses For Women
Helping POC women pivot into tech and UX, learn about UX/UI career paths, and gain experience through interactive UX design and service design challenges.•Mentored and guided emerging UX professionals, providing one-on-one coaching, feedback, and career development advice to help them advance their skills and achieve career goals in the UX field.• Delivered engaging and insightful talks at UX Woman events, sharing industry knowledge and best practices on topics such as user research, design thinking, and career growth in UX.•Fostered an inclusive and supportive learning environment by leading group discussions, workshops, and peer feedback sessions, promoting diversity and collaboration within the UX community.•Collaborated with the UX leaders to shape and deliver educational content, ensuring that resources were aligned with current industry trends and the needs of aspiring UX professionals.
EDUCATION
Queens College
Masters, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Hunter College
Bachelors, Sociology
ABOUT VELVET LAZO
Growth focused UX Research leader with 6+ years driving product strategy, experimentation, and user-centered innovation across consumer technology, fintech, and research environments. Experienced in building research roadmaps, leading end-to-end mixed-methods studies, and translating behavioral insights into measurable product impact.Proven track record partnering cross-functionally with product, design, engineering, data science, and marketing teams to inform growth initiatives, improve conversion and usability, and accelerate decision-making in fast-moving environments. More recently, I’ve integrated AI into my research workflows to accelerate synthesis, identify patterns across data, and strengthen how insights are communicated. I think of AI as a research partner, one that helps me move faster while still applying critical thinking and human judgment where it matters most.Passionate about inclusive design, global user behavior, and building meaningful digital experiences that drive engagement and long-term value.
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