Years of experience: 36

Customer ResearcherUX/UI DesignerConsultingšŸ¦ DesignBusiness Owner

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Janna's Career Path
UX Research ConsultantApr. 2025 -
Present
Janna Kimel ConsultingUX Research Consultant
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan AreaStrategic UX Research leader with expertise in bridging research insights and business outcomes. Excels at building high-performing teams, developing comprehensive training programs, and advising on tool selection and implementation. Skilled at navigating organizational dynamics, collaborating effectively with legal, marketing, and business operations teams to drive research adoption. Combine...
Principal UX ResearcherOct. 2023 -
Apr. 2025
Providence Health & ServicesPrincipal UX Researcher
Leading innovative projects to change the path of healthcare for good. The Providence network includes 51 hospitals and 1,000 clinics serving 5 million patients annually. ā€¢ Conduct generative research to inform product strategy, aligning with key stakeholder needs and market trends. By interviewing internal stakeholders, helped the team better understand the pain points and potential for crea...
Building UXR teams, mentoring and conducting inclusive researchJul. 2023 -
Dec. 2023
third brain studioBuilding UXR teams, mentoring and conducting inclusive research
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan AreaProviding resources for individual contributors and companies seeking support in the areas of UX Research and Accessibility. -Creating UX research efforts or research teams - helping to build a framework including budgets, tools, frameworks, hiring strategy, team tenets, etc. - Consulting on and implementing end to end UX Research efforts, specializing in qualitative research from generative ...

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    How I can help you

    Develop user-focused strategies, conduct testing, and manage stakeholders efficiently. With 20 years in Health Tech, I've built teams, boosted onboarding, and provided competitive analysis, preventing costly failures.

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    People I am looking for

    Seeking clients in healthcare, wearables, and other regulated sectors. Open to small or large firms, with experience ranging from 500 to 100,000 employees.

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    Experience & Cases

    Achievements include building a startup research team, collaborating with Stephen Hawking, and leading website research. Previous clients: Intel, Dexcom, Hinge Health, Providence, Zibaldone, Microsoft, Cambia.

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