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Daisy Camacho-Thompson

@daisycamachothompson

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Senior UX Researcher with expertise in behavioral science and product growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that values innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my research expertise to drive product development and enhance user experiences.

I am a strategic, mixed-methods UX researcher with over 15 years of experience in translating behavioral science into impactful product growth and user-centered innovation. My journey has taken me from academia as a former professor and NIH fellow to leading research initiatives at Meta, where I have successfully influenced product decisions for over 150 million users. My work has resulted in significant adoption increases and has been recognized through 17 peer-reviewed publications.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to bridge data and storytelling, driving executive alignment and mentoring emerging talent. I have led cross-functional collaborations that have optimized product strategies across fintech, education, and mental health sectors. My passion lies in leveraging research to create meaningful user experiences and contribute to policy reforms that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Horizontal Quantitative Researcher

Current

WhatsApp, Meta

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Led strategic UX research across B2B products, influencing product decisions for over 150M users. Designed global studies with 50K+ users, optimizing monetization strategies and mentoring qualitative UX researchers to enhance research rigor and audience segmentation.

UX Research Product Strategy Data Analysis Mentorship Survey Design Customer Segmentation Cross Functional Collaboration Monetization

Senior Mixed-Methods User Experience Researcher

WhatsApp, Meta

Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Optimized product-market fit for WhatsApp’s payments ecosystem, applying advanced analytics to enhance usability and product features, resulting in significant adoption growth and exceeding KPIs.

User Experience Product Development Customer Segmentation Usability Testing Cross Functional Collaboration Strategic Planning

Assistant Professor of Psychology

California State University

Sep 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 6 months)

Directed Families & Education Lab, aligning educational research with business objectives. Published extensively and led collaborations to enhance learning programs, significantly increasing lab funding and influencing policy.

Program Development Publishing Collaboration Policy Advocacy Instructional Design Data Analysis Project Management

National Institute of Health Research Fellow

Arizona State University

Jun 2016 - Jul 2019 (3 years 1 month)

Applied advanced statistical methods to influence educational programs and secure significant funding. Led commercialization efforts and designed experimental protocols to improve educational outcomes.

Statistical Analysis Experimental Design Data Management Stakeholder Engagement

Research Assistant

University of California

Sep 2010 - Jun 2016 (5 years 9 months)

Managed data collection and analysis for social science research, securing funding through innovative study designs. Collaborated with experts to deliver actionable insights and improve educational equity.

Data Collection Data Analysis Project Management Social Research Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles

Doctor of Philosophy, Developmental Psychology

2010 - 2016

Completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Developmental Psychology with a minor in Diversity Science. Engaged in rigorous research and data analysis, contributing to significant findings in social science trends and educational equity.

DePaul University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with minors in Latino/Latin American Studies, Religion, and Spanish. Graduated Magna Cum Laude, demonstrating strong academic performance and commitment to the field of psychology.