Rachel Switzky

Rachel Switzky serves as Director of the Siebel Center for Design and Assistant Professor in Technology Entrepreneurship at the University of Illinois. She specializes in educating innovators through courses like DTX 251 (Intro to Design Thinking) and DTX 455 (Design for Social Impact). Her work bridges human-centered design principles with real-world problem-solving, emphasizing social impact and user experience fundamentals.

• Current roles: Director, Siebel Center for Design & Academic appointment in Technology Entrepreneurship
• Course leadership: TE 401E (Develop Breakthrough Projects), TE 498 UX (UX Fundamentals)

Her research focuses on scaling design-driven solutions for societal challenges, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration. While no specific awards or grants are listed, her educational pathway and current positions reflect a commitment to innovation pedagogy.