About me

tl;dr I integrate qualitative research and participatory design to uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and solve complex problems. 

At JP Morgan Chase & Co, I lead design strategy and closely collaborate with Product & Engineering to make evidence-based decisions in the cybersecurity space. I'm particularly passionate about user journeys, information architecture, and content strategy. Currently, I'm focused on advancing my expertise in accessibility and inclusive design.

And a little more

My design craft is deeply rooted in my earlier work in art museums and curatorial research. This included conducting academic research and writing about art/cultural objects, facilitating museum education workshops, and designing experiences to increase engagement.

By nature, I'm infinitely curious and gravitate towards learning and trying something new. I find joy in balancing my simple pleasures (photography, peloton, drawing, indie films + live concerts) with my professional development (lectures, workshops, learning Spanish). I love reading, making to-do lists, and oxford commas. I'm also the Captain and co-creator of The NY Carrot Cake Club.

Currently reading

the unicorn project, predictably irrational, empowered

Speaking engagements

Parallels between UX Research and Cybersecurity, 2023

The Insight Innovation Exchange (North America)

Filipino-American Experience in Alaska Symposium, 2019

Anchorage Museum

Visual Literacy, 2019

Good Teaching Institute

In Context Art Series, 2018-19

Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center & Anchorage Museum

Education

MBA, Marketing Concentration, 2024

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

Certificate, Interaction Design, 2024

NN/g Nielsen Norman Group

BA, History of Art

Smith College, Northampton, MA

Say hi!

I welcome musings re: cybersecurity & wicked design problems 

© MARION GAJONERA 2024