Hi, I’m Keria
Researcher, Strategist, Creative Problem Solver
I’m a professional with a background in computer science and digital media, and I have experience working across design, research, and technical spaces. In my work, I generally use design research and mixed-methods studies to understand and build for diverse and global users, working in roles that blend UX and computing to drive innovation across a range of product areas from financial technology to generative AI tools. I also bring to my research a working knowledge of industrial design principles and practices that supports prototyping and testing solutions.
Education
Ph.D. Digital Media | Georgia Tech
M.S. Digital Media | Georgia Tech | Minor: Industrial Design
B.S. Computer Science | Spelman College
Honors
National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellow (2022-2023) bio
The Aspen Institute Firestone Fellow (2020) bio
GEM Associate Fellow (2019-2020)
Georgia Tech Haley Fellow (2018-2019)
Spelman College Magna Cum Laude, CS Departmental Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, Upsilon Pi Epsilon (2018)
I find ways to co-create with people to develop technology solutions that meet business needs with careful consideration of the humans who utilize digital products in their daily lives. I strive for research that informs accessible, functional, and delightful design.
Workshops + talks
We The People Math Literacy for All National Conference
(virtual)
July 2022
Panelist for UCLA CS Equity Group Project - Power On! & CS Ed.
MODA Teen Jam: Afrofuturism & Outer Space
Atlanta, GA
Sept 2021
Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
Afrofuturistic explorations of Black Futures in Space: Mae Jemison’s Space Fleet through a youth lens
Atlanta, GA
Feb 2020
Children’s Museum of Atlanta