Hello, I'm Leilani! I'm a UX Researcher and Designer with a background in psychology. I am a problem-solver, storyteller, and collaborator.
Hello, I'm Leilani! I'm a UX Researcher and Designer with a background in psychology. I am a problem-solver, storyteller, and collaborator.
Based in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL
Augmented Reality Campus Mobile Application
Reimagine campus exploration through augmented reality.
IMPACT Grant Winner
Augmented Reality Campus Mobile Application
Reimagine campus exploration through augmented reality.
IMPACT Grant Winner
Augmented Reality Campus Mobile Application
Reimagine campus exploration through augmented reality.
IMPACT Grant Winner
Career Highways AI Integration
Redesigning Career Highways’ Explore Experience by Integrating Artificial Intelligence.
Work
Career Highways AI Integration
Redesigning Career Highways’ Explore Experience by Integrating Artificial Intelligence.
Work
Career Highways AI Integration
Redesigning Career Highways’ Explore Experience by Integrating Artificial Intelligence.
Work
Campus Safety Virtual Reality Training
A learner-centered approach to designing a VR onboarding experience.
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Campus Safety Virtual Reality Training
A learner-centered approach to designing a VR onboarding experience.
Work
Campus Safety Virtual Reality Training
A learner-centered approach to designing a VR onboarding experience.
Work
About Me
About Me
About Me
My Career Journey
My Career Journey
My Career Journey
Hi, I’m Leilani! I have a background in psychology with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I spent 8 years in talent acquisition, where I focused on candidate experience and became an in-house expert in recruiting technologies and hiring processes. That work sparked my interest in designing better systems and experiences, which led me to pursue a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction. Currently, I work as a UX Intern at PUSH Studio at DePaul University, where I focus on research and design for emerging technologies such as AR, VR and AI.
Hi, I’m Leilani! I have a background in psychology with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I spent 8 years in talent acquisition, where I focused on candidate experience and became an in-house expert in recruiting technologies and hiring processes. That work sparked my interest in designing better systems and experiences, which led me to pursue a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction. Currently, I work as a UX Intern at PUSH Studio at DePaul University, where I focus on research and design for emerging technologies such as AR, VR and AI.
Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience
PUSH Studio
UX Intern
Sep 2024 - Present
PUSH Studio
UX Intern
Sep 2024 - Present
PUSH Studio
UX Intern
Sep 2024 - Present
Computing Research Association
Research Apprentice
May 2024 - Sep 2024
Computing Research Association
Research Apprentice
May 2024 - Sep 2024
Computing Research Association
Research Apprentice
May 2024 - Sep 2024
Jefferson County, Colorado
Intern, Innovation and Digital Transformation
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Jefferson County, Colorado
Intern, Innovation and Digital Transformation
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Jefferson County, Colorado
Intern, Innovation and Digital Transformation
Jan 2024 - May 2024
Education
Education
Education
DePaul Univeristy
MS in Human-Computer Interaction
Jun 2026
DePaul Univeristy
MS in Human-Computer Interaction
Jun 2026
DePaul Univeristy
MS in Human-Computer Interaction
Jun 2026
Roosevelt University
MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
May 2015
Roosevelt University
MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
May 2015
Roosevelt University
MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
May 2015
University of North Florida
BA in Psychology
May 2013
University of North Florida
BA in Psychology
May 2013
University of North Florida
BA in Psychology
May 2013
Life Outside of Work
Life Outside of Work
In 2021, I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,600+ mile wilderness route stretching from Mexico to Canada. That journey profoundly inspired me, ultimately giving me the courage to pursue a career change. When I’m not outdoors, I enjoy exploring Chicago, reading, running, and spending time with my partner and our two cats.
In 2021, I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,600+ mile wilderness route stretching from Mexico to Canada. That journey profoundly inspired me, ultimately giving me the courage to pursue a career change. When I’m not outdoors, I enjoy exploring Chicago, reading, running, and spending time with my partner and our two cats.
