Timmy has a background in visual effects and technical direction from Savannah College of Art and Design. He transitioned to HCI as he wanted to impact more lives with his fascination for technology. His interest lies in solving complex problems with simple yet effective solutions. In his free time he loves to stay active and spend time with friends and family.
Alice received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Communication from the University of Washington. Her experience in applied psychology and field research sparked her interest in studying human. Mostly, she enjoys simply talking to people in the field. Outside of work, Alice enjoys watching movies, hiking and rubbing her cat.
Hailey has a background in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UCLA and uses her prior education to diagram systems, and apply scientific research practices to understand behaviors. During the rare amount of free time she has outside of the Human-Computer Interaction program at CMU, Hailey enjoys writing, playing basketball, and snowboarding.
Ritu did her undergrad in India, majoring in engineering. Always wanting to try different things, she started her own photography services company. She also holds a Masters degree in Management. She aspires to be a product manager, making an impact through the products she will lead. In her free time, she likes playing basketball, traveling, and cooking.
Nat completed her undergraduate degree in Industrial design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She is fascinated by the various ways that technology affects large groups. For Nat, design is about challenging assumptions, solving problems and improving lives. Nat has worked on multiple award winning projects including Ugli and Apollo.