Maria Goretti Steve

- Leading human-centered design projects tackling social impact challenges through UX research, prototyping, and community engagement.
- Hosting and facilitating workshops and design sprints to train students in empathy mapping, user journey mapping, and insight synthesis.
- Managing partnerships, project scopes, and event logistics for DFA NYU.

Worked as a Tech Strategy Consultant on a graduate consulting engagement contributing research, strategic frameworks and change management recommendations for internal workflow improvements.

- Supported qualitative research for a museum rebranding project by transcribing and synthesizing over 10 stakeholder interviews, helping uncover heritage, brand perception, and narrative themes.
- Conducted on-site interviews and observations across 12+ event locations in NYC to evaluate usability, spatial design, and stakeholder requirements, contributing to venue selection decisions.
- Conducte

- Create impactful print and digital designs using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, boosting engagement by 35%.
- Design detailed booklets, posters, and social media assets, aligning with brand guidelines.
- Manage and grow Instagram account, increasing follower engagement by 40%.
- Apply Gallatin School’s style guidelines to produce consistent yet innovative designs.
- Oversee 5+ projects

- Designed and executed innovative exhibition art installations, increasing audience engagement by 30%.
- Created compelling digital content for social media, enhancing brand visibility and reach.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop the UI for 'Sansaar,' a new brand website, leading to a 40% rise in user engagement and a 25% decrease in bounce rate.
- Supported p

Worked as Design and Merchandising Trainee at D'Decor Exports Pvt Ltd.

- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing material shortages by 20%.
- Analyzed customer feedback and translated insights into actionable product improvements.
- Collaborated on product development, contributing to roadmap planning and enhancing user experience.

- Conducted market research and competitive analysis, influencing key product decisions.
- Collaborated on product development, supporting roadmap planning and user experience enhancements.
- Assisted in data analysis and reporting, delivering insights to inform product strategy.

Worked as Book Seller at Barnes & Noble Education, Inc..

Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List

Meritorious Student Award winner

Coursework includes: Design Strategies, Product Design Studio, Data Visualization, Marketing, Economics & Strategy, Operations Management, Global Innovation, Financial Analysis

Oct 2025

Mar 2025