Gladys González Quesada
Digital Solutions DirectorCiracet Corporation
Gladys González is a UX and product design professional with over 25 years of experience in the software development industry with a focus in healthcare. She holds a degree in Computer Engineering and will graduate with a Master of Science in User Experience Design from Kent State University in December 2025. Gladys combines her technical background with a deep commitment to human-centered design, leading initiatives that improve patient and caregiver experiences across digital healthcare platforms. Passionate about research-driven innovation, she bridges business strategy and usability to deliver meaningful, accessible, and data-informed solutions that enhance healthcare delivery and user engagement.
My Session(s)
Doing UX Alone – The Hidden Challenges and Advantages of Being a Solo Practitioner
Palace IJean Fox
Matt Karakilic
Gladys González Quesada
Marty Gage
Jennifer Romano
Many UX professionals work without the support of large research or design teams. They are the sole UX researcher, lone designer, fractional consultant, internal advocate, or independent practitioner responsible for everything from stakeholder alignment and user research to strategy, facilitation, and delivery. While discussions about UX often focus on mature organizations with established teams, the […]
More Than Just Pixels – When Bad Design in Healthcare Becomes a Matter of Life and Death
Florentine IThis session explores how poor design choices in healthcare systems can lead to serious — even life-threatening — consequences, and how applying user experience (UX) principles can prevent them. Attendees will learn to identify common usability issues such as cluttered interfaces, confusing navigation, and poor visual hierarchy, all of which can cause errors and delays […]