Cheryl Abellanoza, PhD
Trailblazer · DISC type IDDr. Cheryl Abellanoza is an Experience Strategist and thought leader who builds and manages high-performing UX research teams. With a Ph. D. from the University of Texas at Arlington, she has a proven record of leading research functions at Verizon Connect. Colleagues describe her as empathetic, dedicated, and an exceptional leader.
She approaches her work with her 3 Cs: Cognition, Culture, and Creativity. Passionate about mentorship, she serves as a Founding Instructor at the UXR Institute, where she helps develop the next generation of UX talent. She actively promotes the work of her peers within the research community.
She uniquely applies her background in clinical and cognitive neuroscience to inform user experience research and strategy.
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