Andrea Cuadra

Dr. Andrea Cuadra is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Olin College of Engineering, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction with focus on inclusivity and AI. Her work bridges interaction design, healthcare technology, and participatory methods for marginalized communities.

• B.S. in Engineering with Concentration in Interaction Design, Olin
• M.S. in Product Design, Stanford University
• Ph.D. in Information Science, Cornell Tech
• Postdoctoral Research, Stanford Computer Science Department

Her research explores conversational agents for health equity, multimodal interfaces for older adults, and narrative-based systems for learning. She advocates for designing technologies that prioritize inclusivity and address systemic biases.

Recent publications highlight trends in voice-first healthcare applications, XR ethics, generative AI for education, and participatory design frameworks.

• Best Paper Honorable Mention (CSCW 2024)
• Best Paper Honorable Mention (CHI 2024)

Dr. Cuadra has taught at Olin, Stanford, and Cornell, and worked at Google, Sidewalk Labs, Yahoo, and Hopper. Her career emphasizes social justice and hands-on, community-driven approaches.