OUR TEAM

MANAGING DIRECTOR 

 As our Managing Director, Christina runs the operations of the company and provides technical oversight of all programs. She has over twenty years of experience in human factors and has spent (and continues to spend) countless hours in human factors testing sessions. While Christina is intimate and well-versed in many clinical applications and spaces, her passion is in helping companies make their products meet the needs and capabilities of lay people. 

In addition to her professional expertise, she has the uncanny ability to sing the lyrics to almost any song (in key) and is the reigning champion of the lab's annual high kick contest. 

Christina has a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and ergonomics from North Carolina State University and is also a Certified Cage Rattler. 

SENIOR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Liz has been a committed, principled, and passionate human factors practitioner for 20 years.

As a Senior Technical Director, Liz is responsible for providing human factors strategy, oversight, and execution for both medical devices and combination products for our clients. 

She's a critical thinker and problem solver who actually enjoys sifting through mountains of data and information in order to identify actionable insights and opportunity areas, and she takes a lot of pride in communicating these things effectively through reports that tell a story.

While Liz has experience across many different user groups and clinical applications, her real passion is in helping companies bring commercially viable products to market that will meet the needs and capabilities of ALL people. She firmly believes that every person has a fundamental right to understand how to manage their own health and that of their families - not just those who were lucky enough to have access to money, high quality education, and healthcare.

SENIOR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR  

Corinna has 20+ years of experience employed in the field of Human Factors. She has worked in a variety of domains including medical hardware, health IT, and consumer / commercial IT product and software development. Corinna has conducted countless hours of user testing and is passionate about fixing a product or software design issue at its core rather than adding extra sentences to a user guide as a means to prevent use problems. 

Corinna loves to ask 'why is this here' and 'does this really matter' as much as she loves Rafa Nadal, dogs, clutter-free kitchens, and her family who likes to clutter-up that kitchen counter. Corinna hates horror movies and people who drive too close to cyclists. Corinna holds a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Psychology from North Carolina State University and can't wait to work with you on your next HF program! 

QUALITY MANAGER AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 

Occasionally mistaken for an older silverback gorilla, Vince has spent most of his 35-year professional career designing and evaluating medical software and devices. He has completed all manner of human factors projects, from contextual inquiry studies to formative and validation testing. He doubles as the quality manager and the go to security guy as needed.

Vince was on the 8 year plan at the University of Toronto - trained in Pharmacology, Physiology, Biomedical and Electrical Engineering and has probably forgotten more than most people will ever learn.  For fun he spends time with his dog daughter Lucca, plays competitive hockey, but is happiest cycling and drinking the fine wines of France and Italy - occasionally at the same time.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 

Heather has over 20 years of experience conducting Human Factors evaluations of advanced technology in complex, safety-critical environments. Since 2007 her primary focus has been healthcare, in particular formative and validation studies for medical devices. She is a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Human Factors Professional.  

RESEARCH MANAGER  

Marissa fell in love with human factors after participating in a usability study several years ago. Fast forward - now she has over 5 years of experience in the field of HF and spends countless hours conducting, facilitating, and planning human factors studies. Marissa especially loves coordinating logistics to ensure projects are smooth, efficient, and fun. 

In her free time she loves to cook new dishes and travel the world. Marissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Communication and Public Health through The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  

SENIOR HUMAN FACTORS SPECIALIST

Kelly has over 18 years of industry experience in human factors, ergonomics, user experience research and process engineering within consumer product development and manufacturing. Though newer to the world of medical devices, she is excited to apply her interest and experience in improving product design and process improvement to this very important area. She enjoys advocating for the user and making products easy to use correctly, safely, and efficiently. Kelly holds a BS in mechanical engineering from Valparaiso University and an MS in Human System Integration from The Ohio State University. 

When not running research or analyzing data, you can find her hiking with her dog Sachi, playing volleyball, exploring new cities and countries, or enjoying a cold beverage on a patio.  

SENIOR HUMAN FACTORS SPECIALIST

With a BS in biomedical engineering and an MS in human factors engineering, Priyanka has found the perfect harmony in a career that blends these two passions perfectly. Over the past few years, she has honed her expertise in human factors consulting specifically in the medical world, working to ensure that medical devices are not just innovations,  but are safe and intuitive for users. She enjoys crafting creative strategies for simulation as well as developing tailored solutions to meet clients’ unique needs.

Outside of her work, she loves exploring all that the city of Austin has to offer, from trying out the city’s newest restaurants to catching live music or comedy shows. When craving fresh air and lots of sun, you’ll find her on a hiking trip to a national park or a day trip to the local state park. At home, she is kept on her toes by her feline sidekick, Robot “RD” Desk, who excels at reminding her when it’s break time.   

SENIOR HUMAN FACTORS SPECIALIST

Tara is a cognitive researcher who is passionate about investigating the why of things. She started her career as a researcher in the education sector and transitioned to the human factors field several years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Tara likes to do some good in the world by playing her part in ensuring that devices are safe and efficient to use by those who need them.

Tara can usually be found with her pup Wilson and whichever foster dog she has at the moment. She is not a fan of magicians, loves Conan O’Brien, and enjoys a good concert. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Louisville.  

HUMAN FACTORS SPECIALIST

Drake is a newcomer to the field of Human Factors, bringing fresh perspectives shaped by a background in user-centered design, psychology, and healthcare. He earned an M.S. in User Centered Design from Brandeis University, where he developed a knack for crafting usability studies that deliver meaningful insights. Before that, Drake earned a B.S. in Psychology at Davidson College, where he balanced academics with competing on the swim team and diving deep into research in perception, social psychology, and quantitative methods.

With hands-on experience in patient-facing roles, Drake understands the challenges and needs of healthcare users firsthand. Drake takes an empathetic and thoughtful approach to creating research that reflects diverse experiences.

Outside of work, you can often find Drake exploring the outdoors – hiking, climbing, or searching for the perfect hammock spot to soak up some sunshine. He believes that a little fresh air and green time are essential for staying grounded and inspired. 

 SCHEDULING AND HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR

Lyna has over two years of recruitment experience within the Biopharmaceutical Industry. She is driven by her fascination with attention to detail which makes this position at Eurofins Human Factors MD so exciting. Lyna holds a bachelor’s degree in international business and a minor in Spanish Translation. 

Outside of work, she loves hitting the disc golf course with her husband and going on relaxing hikes with their puppy, Dobby. In her downtime, she also enjoys exploring new restaurants, always on the lookout for her next culinary adventure. 

CLINICAL CONSULTANT   

Angela has 23 years of experience in healthcare as a registered nurse. Her clinical experience includes: cardio, neuro, ortho, trauma, peds, dialysis, oncology, surgery, respiratory diseases, debility and medically complex patients. Angela holds degrees from Penn State University and University of NC at Charlotte.   

CREATIVE DIRECTOR    

Aldous has over 25 years of experience as a visual design professional and has been doing amazing work for us since the company was founded! He has created highly-usable visual designs for software user interfaces for a wide range of medical applications ranging from handheld mobile devices to high resolution touch screen workstations. Aldous also creates phenomenal illustrations, Instructions For Use (IFU) and label designs for medical devices and combination products.   

MANAGER OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Jason is our Manager of Finance with over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting from East Carolina University. 

When he is not in the office crunching numbers, you can catch him on the golf course trying to avoid sand traps - FORE! 

LAB ADMINISTRATOR   

Ashley has over 20 years of experience in management and business administration. She makes sure that the lab is run like a well-oiled machine during our study weeks and that we are ready for anything before a study even starts. She has her bachelors from Appalachian State University, go Mountaineers!

HUMAN FACTORS INTERN

Cole is our college intern who has a passion for human factors and is majoring in psychology at a local college. He is responsible for many activities during study conduct including setting up of study rooms, study hosting, data entry, quality reviews, and management of documentation. He is a strong  contributor in almost every capacity here at the company since starting last summer. When he is not studying for exams or helping facilitate study sessions in the lab, he enjoys playing disc golf in the warm months and skiing in the cold.