Hello! I'm Mariel
As a graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuropsychology, my fascination with the complexities of human behavior has propelled me into a field of continuous learning and growth. With over seven years of experience in research, I have leveraged my expertise to advocate for underrepresented communities and inform product development in the technology sector through the application of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. This distinctive blend of experience has cultivated a passion for innovative data analysis and extracting meaningful insights to drive informed decision-making.
Ultimately, my core objective remains steadfast: to contribute meaningfully to the enhancement of human experience through evidence-based solutions.
Mariel Sanchez
UX Researcher & Data Analyst
Resume:
Phone:
206-354-8580
Email:
Location:
Bellevue, WA
EXPERIENCE
MAY 2022-MAY 2024
UX Researcher
Meta Reality Labs
Drove the future of Meta Quest hand tracking in mixed reality by orchestrating quantitative and qualitative research that illustrated customer behaviors and user preference
JAN 2021-JUN 2023
Researcher
University of Washington
Advocated for the importance of substance use intervention programs by analyzing survey data from the NSDUH and presenting the findings in conferences and through research articles
FEB 2019-SEP 2021
Research Assistant
Meta Reality Labs
Conducted 25+ experiments with over 1300 participants within 2 years collecting ground truth data and using machine learning techniques to train and advance hand tracking systems in Oculus headsets
JUN 2017-AUG 2017
Research Assistant
University of Washington
Designed and conducted substance use observational research with quantitative analyses to gain an understanding of the effects of ethanol on animal behavior for preventative research
EDUCATION
2015-2017
Bachelor's of Arts Degree
University of Washington
Specialized in the neural behavior of substance use to answer questions such as; How does an addiction develop neurologically? What neurological circuits can we intervene to optimize substance use rehabilitation practices?
2013-2015
Edmonds Community College
Associate's of Arts Degree
Focused on general psychology principles as well as core classes in preparation for a bachelor's degree
2010-2012
Edmonds Woodway High School
High School Diploma
PUBLICATIONS
Alcohol-Specific Acculturationn and Alcohol Use Among Latinx Young Adults From U.S. Rural and Small-Town Communities (under review)
Discrimination and health correlates among U.S. Black, Native American, and Latinx young adults (under review)
EXPERTISE
Quantitative Methods
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Usability Benchmarking
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A/B Testing
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Eye Tracking
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Prototype Testing
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Heuristic Evaluation
Qualitative Methods
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Usability Testing
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Card Sorting
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Interviews
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Focus Groups
Analytical methods
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Descriptive analysis
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Coding
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Inferential testing
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multilevel analyses