Alyssa Rizzolo

Alyssa Rizzolo serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University's Segal Design Institute while working full-time as a Design Researcher at Microsoft, where she develops the Viva platform to enhance employee wellbeing and productivity. Previously, she was a Senior UX Designer at 3M Health, improving global health information systems through user-centered methodologies.

Her academic credentials include:

• MS in Engineering Design Innovation, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Rigorously applying human-centered design principles, Alyssa specializes in translating complex workplace dynamics into intuitive wellbeing solutions. Her expertise bridges engineering and behavioral science to optimize productivity through empathetic system design, particularly in evolving remote/hybrid work environments. Current research focuses on quantifying wellbeing metrics within digital collaboration platforms while maintaining ethical data practices.

Her industry-academia nexus drives practical innovation in design education, emphasizing real-world problem-solving for next-generation designers at Northwestern.