Sophie Slesinger

Sophie Slesinger is an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Integrated Innovation Institute. She specializes in UX research, transition design, and inclusive design, advocating for solutions that benefit everyday people. Her professional experience includes global consulting with Fortune 100 companies at Boston Consulting Group and her current role as a Senior UX Researcher at HubSpot. Prior to tech, she worked in the foodservice industry for over a decade, blending frontline experience with academic research.

Education:

• BA in Cultural Anthropology, Emory University
• MA in Food Studies & MBA, Chatham University

Research & Expertise: Sophie focuses on qualitative UX methods, sustainability integration, and human-centered design facilitation. Her work emphasizes practical, equitable solutions leveraging software, smart infrastructure, and immersive technologies.

Awards:

• ZAGAT NYC '30 Under 30'

Experience: Her career spans foodservice research, corporate consulting, and tech innovation, with media features in The New York Times, Washington Post, and Cooking Channel.