"Great team of professionals who really understand this space and how to make real progress."

Michael Cooke
Director of Software Engineering
Senior UX Researcher Nora Fiore
Nora Fiore
Senior UX Researcher
BA from Middlebury

As a UX researcher and content strategist I provide holistic, research-backed recommendations on content, design, and the relationship between the two. I investigate content problems through a UX lens and UX problems through a content lens.

UX Strategist Kristy Knabe
Kristy Knabe
UX Strategist
MA from Carnegie Mellon University

After over three decades in this field, I remain a passionate advocate for the end user, always stressing the needs, wants, and desires of the user in defining, designing and implementing solutions.

UX Researcher Meredith Meisetschlaeger
Meredith Meisetschlaeger
UX Researcher
Masters from University of Melbourne

A a born researcher, I have gravitated toward technology users in sophisticated areas such as science, healthcare, and law. I have developed a tool kit that can surface meaningful, actionable insights in any industry. Difficult questions, tough deadlines, and “impossible” tasks are the spice of (research) life.

Principal John Nicholson
John Nicholson
Principal
BA from Brown

From our start, helping teams use qualitative user research to innovate has been a driving force behind Marketade. I’m now lucky to be surrounded by a team of passionate researchers and to help a wide range of organizations use recurring UX research to drive business results.

Junior UX Researcher Jihee Park
Jihee Park
Junior UX Researcher
MS from Brown

I leverage my knowledge to translate user pain points into actionable insights through various methods, including both qualitative and quantitative research. This provides a holistic understanding of the problem and informs mindful design decisions that support both user needs and business goals.

UX Research Assistant Sam Seyler
Sam Seyler
UX Research Assistant
PhD from Penn

With a PhD in anthropology and over 8 years of research experience, I am an expert at developing research programs that generate insights about the human experience. Currently, I am providing data-driven user insights and design recommendations for nonprofit organizations looking to embrace human-centered design.

UX Research Assistant Samantha Lee
Samantha Lee
UX Research Assistant
Cognitive Science Student at UCSD

I’m a user researcher passionate about turning real user stories into actionable insights. At Marketade, I help shape research plans, conduct interviews, and synthesize findings to guide thoughtful, user-centered design. My work is driven by a curiosity about how people interact with digital systems and a commitment to improving those experiences.