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Janna Kimel knows how to unlock potential at the intersection of UX Research, design, and accessibility. For more than 15 years, she has been a driving force in the world of UX Research, design, and accessibility. With an unwavering commitment to championing inclusive design and research, she has transformed countless ideas into reality, igniting new team dynamics and supercharging existing ones with her approachable and positive leadership style.
Her journey as a researcher has given a voice to products and experiences, while her expertise in building collaborative and inclusive environments has paved the way for seamless project alignment. With creativity and empathy as driving forces, today’s guest thrives on mentoring team members and brings a unique blend of curiosity, integrity, and openness to every endeavor
Janna has faced and continues to fight chronic pain for much of her life. And rather than let it slow her down, she has combined her worlds in launching the Chronic Pain Project. This passion project is a coming together of her love of art, empathy building, and her experience as a researcher. She understands that chronic pain can be intense and isolating and wants to bring others together to visualize the experience and share their stories.
She attributes her success and happiness, at least in part to finding balance in her life. Part of this came through great advice from a former colleague who told her to “drive your own bus” so that you get to control the destination, and through embracing others and welcoming them into her world including her husband, cat, and even herself, via a committed morning meditation practice.
This self-awareness is also reflected in her advice of “pull your chair up to the (proverbial or literal) table, and share your voice. Your true voice.” Because everyone has value to add and should be able to do so in an authentic self manner.
Learn more about and maybe even join The Chronic Pain Project.
