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Ashley Connor

Principal UX Researcher
Usability Sciences

Ashley Connor is a Principal UX Researcher at Usability Sciences with over 13 years of experience leading research across diverse industries and methodologies. She partners closely with clients to develop tailored, impactful research strategies and lead the full spectrum of UX research from discovery to delivery, ensuring every project aligns with business goals and drives real, actionable insights. Mentoring new researchers is one of her favorite parts of the job. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and being an overly obsessed cat mom.

My Session(s)

From Awkward to Insightful – Building Confidence as a UX Moderator

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Moderation can be awkward! Participants go silent, ramble off-topic, or tech glitches erase recordings. This session equips UX researchers, content writers, and designers with practical techniques to navigate these challenges and lead sessions that deliver actionable, unbiased insights. Attendees will learn how to choose between moderated and unmoderated approaches, write clear research questions, adapt moderation […]

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