Janaina Pantoja
Staff UX ResearcherGoogle
Jana Pantoja is a UX leader and neuroscientist who has devoted her career to research. She spent over a decade leading academic investigation of the electrophysiology of neural networks and its modulation by reward-stimuli associations and learning. In 2015, she made the leap into UX, leading research across a wide variety of domains, including real estate, insurance, e-commerce, and advertising. Jana is dedicated to advancing the UX community and has worked to establish several educational and professional programs while being part of the UXPA International board. Jana received her PhD from Duke University and currently is a Staff UX Researcher at Google.
My Session(s)
Shaping the Future of UX Research
Awaiting LocationMarty Gage
Jennifer Romano
LaurenSchaefer
Rebecca Destello
Janaina Pantoja
User research is entering a defining era. Since 2020, the pace of change, new technologies, and growing business pressures have reshaped expectations for the field. Researchers are now being asked to demonstrate measurable value, turn insights into action, and influence strategy at every level of their organizations. This panel brings together industry leaders who are […]