sara elena 🌱

sara elena 🌱

los angeles, she/her

About

Sara is a Technologist based in Southern California. She graduated from UCLA, where she first learned about Human-Centered Design. Now, she is deepening her expertise in HCI and Design at UCI, where she blends research, empathy, and creativity to deliver designs that drive results. From tech policy to healthcare, she has led projects that streamline processes and enhance usability. She is inspired by contemporary fiction, alternative R&B, and nature. She hopes to leverage technology for social good.

Work Experience

2022 — 2022
UI/UX Design Fellow at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Volunteering

2023 — 2024

I'm allergic to cats

Education

2023 — Now
Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Design at University of California, Irvine
2018 — 2022
Bachelor of Arts at University of California, Los Angeles