Hi! I am Stephanie M. Pratt. UX Research Leader • Privacy‑Focused • 15+ Years Driving Insight‑Led Product Growth
I’m a senior UX research strategist with over fifteen years of experience leading mixed‑method research programs and research‑ops initiatives for enterprise SaaS products. At Blackbaud, I defined baseline KPIs, improved navigation scores by 38%, and introduced an AI‑powered knowledge‑assistant that cut information‑retrieval time. My work blends rigorous quantitative design (A/B testing, large‑scale surveys) with deep qualitative insight (diary studies, contextual inquiry) and a strong focus on GDPR‑compliant data governance.
Core Competencies
Mixed‑Method UX Research & Usability Testing
Research Operations & Recruitment Scaling (42 % YoY panel growth)
Data‑Privacy & GDPR‑Compliant Consent Management
Quantitative Experimentation (A/B, t‑tests, ANOVA)
AI‑Powered Knowledge Assistants (LLM‑based Q&A AI agent)
Stakeholder Alignment & Roadmap Influence
Team Coaching & Mentorship
Analytics Instrumentation (Heap, Mixpanel, Pendo)
Beyond work
An avid outdoors enthusiast and maker, I spend my free time training my dogs, backpacking, kayaking, and making things—whether it’s weaving, knitting, or home DIY projects.
Why Choose Me?
Navigation Usability
↑ 37.5 % for Raiser’s Edge NXT after IA redesign.
Risk Mitigation
Avoided > $2 M potential litigation through usability testing of design patterns.
Recruitment Efficiency
↓ 60 % lead time; panel capacity ↑ 42 % YoY (2024→2025).
Process Adoption
Ensured team compliance with new research operations and data privacy processes.