🔍 Research first, always
From survey design to interviews and controlled experiments, I start by asking real people how they think and work - then use those findings to guide every decision.
I turn problems into solutions.
What makes me different
How I work as a researcher and designer
I don't just hand off deliverables and hope they land. I listen, synthesize, and design for people across cultures and technologies - and I bring that mindset to every project.
♿ Accessibility is built in
Contrast, cognitive load, and inclusive language are part of my process from the beginning - not a checklist at the end.
🌎 International point of view
Growing up between Brazil and the United States means I notice how culture, language, and context change what "good design" looks like in real life.
🤖 At the forefront of AI
Through my MIT program and research on learning with LLMs, I explore how agentic AI can support people - while staying grounded in ethics, governance, and responsible use.
Education
I’m combining a deep foundation in user experience and psychology with applied learning in responsible AI. Together, these programs help me design products that are both usable and thoughtful about impact.
Bentley University
Location: Waltham, MA
Major: Bachelor of Science in User Experience · Minors: Psychology and Business Management
Dates: Sept 2022 – May 2026 (expected)
Activities: Women's Leadership Program, President's List, WorldView, BRASA, BSLCE.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Location: Cambridge, MA
Program: Applied Agentic AI for Organizational Transformation
Dates: Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
Focus: How generative and agentic AI can transform organizations responsibly - from strategy and governance to hands-on work across text, image, audio, and code.
Study abroad
Milan, Italy
A semester in Milan with IES Abroad — luxury and Made in Italy coursework, life in Navigli, and classes that overlapped with Bocconi.
If you would like to learn more about me or my education, contact me through my email or LinkedIn.
sophia martins guerra