Bria Alexander
DesignOps Curator
Bria Alexander is a Senior Design Program Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) consultant, and an International Speaker, Facilitator, and Interviewer. She currently supports Unified Experience and Brand Experience Programs within Adobe’s Design organization, where she also leads the San Jose site of the Black Employee network and the Creative Cloud Product Representation and Equality team.
With over 10 years of facilitation and hosting experience, Bria has served as the curator and emcee for Adobe’s Design Summit, and for Rosenfeld Media’s Design Operations Conference. She has also served as host for all Rosenfeld Media conferences for the past 2 years including the Advancing Research Conference, Design at Scale Conference, Design Operations Conference and Civic Design Conference.
Outside of her professional commitments Bria enjoys travel, live music, and a great bottle of wine. You can find Bria on LinkedIn under her full name, or on Instagram @briaismynameoh.
Rosenverse talks by Bria:
" The next generation is going to be AI native, digitally literate with these tools almost from birth - Brittany. "
Day 1 Panel: Up to the Minute: The latest in AI’s impact on UX
June 10, 2025
" No need to take notes — session notes, sketch notes, resources, videos and decks will be shared after presentations. "
Day 3 Welcome
September 25, 2024
" You should absolutely participate in Slack—if you're missing that, you're missing a key part of our conference. "
Day 2 Welcome
September 24, 2024
" Our curators have been working for months taking presentations from little ideas to something big that advances design ops as practice. "
Day 1 Welcome
September 23, 2024
" Managing to outcome, not output, lets people own their way of working and leverages their best strengths. "
The Big Question about Resilience: A panel discussion
September 23, 2024
" Being true to our humanity and morality lets us better ourselves and our teammates. "
Theme 1 Intro
September 23, 2024
" Trust is fragile with designers; without clear communication, metrics can feel like micromanagement - Dave Malu. "
Charting the future of DesignOps: A community workshop
April 18, 2024
" We have the entire Rosenfeld Media staff on hand to support you throughout this conference. "
Opening Remarks Day 2
March 26, 2024
" We want you to have a great time and feel good about being here — if anything is preventing that, let us know. "
Opening Remarks Day 1
March 25, 2024
" Learning is a marathon, not a sprint, especially in the context of online conferences. "
Welcome
January 8, 2024
" Even though we're virtual, our code of conduct still applies and requires respect and kindness. "
Opening Remarks
January 8, 2024
" Sponsor sessions are completely free and not just a normal sales pitch, they’re very similar to the main programming. "
Opening Remarks
October 4, 2023
" If you feel uncomfortable or bullied, please let us know because it’s very important to keep the vibes positive. "
Opening Remarks
October 3, 2023
" I often find myself wondering what I really gained from time away from my desk beyond swag and catching up with colleagues. "
Theme Two Intro
October 3, 2023
" Try to walk away from this conference with at least one new design ops buddy. "
Opening Remarks
October 2, 2023
" There is no need to take notes. Our session notes, resources, videos, and slide decks will all be shared on the website. "
Opening Remarks
March 29, 2023
" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches, they’re incredibly high quality and free to attend. "
Opening Remarks
March 28, 2023
" There is no need to take notes over the next few days. We have dedicated sketch notes and session resources. "
Opening Remarks
March 27, 2023
" Cohorts are one of the favorite parts of the conference, so really participate if you’re in one. "
Opening Remarks
November 18, 2022
" Our sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they are serious, high content learning opportunities for everyone. "
Opening Remarks
November 17, 2022
" Join our Slack channels—it’s really where the party is with gifts, jokes, and amazing conversations. "
Opening Remarks
November 16, 2022
" It’s not just about design; build relationships with HR, product management, sales, and more. "
Connecting the Ops: Plenary Panel and Closing Circle
September 9, 2022
" Please keep your questions within the speaker’s thread so we don’t lose track of them in the busy chat. "
Opening Remarks
September 9, 2022
" There’s no need to take notes. All session materials and videos will be shared quickly after presentations. "
Welcome
September 8, 2022
" Scaling design organizations is the theme because in trying times, we need each other's support. "
Theme Two Intro
September 8, 2022
" It's okay to try and mess up your OKRs in the first few quarters and learn from it. "
OKRs—Helpful or Harmful?
January 20, 2022
" Everything can be designed – ourselves, relationships, processes, policies, systems. "
Reflect and Chart Forward
December 10, 2021
" This is our third and final day of the design operation Summit 2021. "
Opening Remarks
October 1, 2021
" Design ops has an opportunity to inject human-centeredness into product development to balance business and customer value. "
State of DesignOps Panel
October 1, 2021
" Cohorts are one of the most highly rated parts of our conferences every single year, you get to meet somebody new from a different company. "
Opening Remarks
September 30, 2021
" Check out our digital swag bag—our sponsors put a lot of effort into making compelling offers for all of you here today. "
Opening Remarks
September 29, 2021
" Sponsor sessions are completely free, and you can invite anyone you want to those. "
Opening Remarks
June 11, 2021
" Our cohort facilitation sessions are one of the best parts of this conference. "
Opening Remarks
June 10, 2021
" Day one is all about ensuring craft on a massive scale, led by Uday Gahender. "
Opening Remarks
June 9, 2021