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
" We are back and we are right on time. Eight o'clock on the dot. "
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
" We have got you covered with sketch notes, resource lists, session notes, videos, and decks all shared ASAP after presentations. "
Day 1 Welcome
September 23, 2024
" When I think about resilience, I think about flexibility, like trees that bend in strong winds instead of breaking — that starts with mindset and communication. "
The Big Question about Resilience: A panel discussion
September 23, 2024
" Midday panel brings together Corey, Deanna, Laura, and Lane to talk about everything wonderful so far in the day. "
Theme 1 Intro
September 23, 2024
" The answer to what design ops does is always it depends because the field is still emerging - Zi. "
Charting the future of DesignOps: A community workshop
April 18, 2024
" Thank you to our sponsors, we could not do this conference without you. "
Opening Remarks Day 2
March 26, 2024
" We’ve got you covered with notes, sketch notes, slides, and recordings so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. "
Opening Remarks Day 1
March 25, 2024
" There will be session notes and sketch notes so you don’t have to take notes yourself unless you want to. "
Welcome
January 8, 2024
" We have at least 10 minutes of breaks between each session so you can take in everything. "
Opening Remarks
January 8, 2024
" Sponsors make this conference possible, and we genuinely thank you from the bottom of our hearts. "
Opening Remarks
October 4, 2023
" You don’t have to take notes; session videos and decks will be shared as soon as possible. "
Opening Remarks
October 3, 2023
" The good vibes you experience are a reflection of the positive collaborative spirit we worked hard to create for you. "
Theme Two Intro
October 3, 2023
" If any of those adjectives do not apply to how you’re feeling right now, we wanna know. "
Opening Remarks
October 2, 2023
" If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe engaging in this community, we want to know about it. "
Opening Remarks
March 29, 2023
" Please respect our code of conduct to ensure a welcoming and safe space for all attendees. "
Opening Remarks
March 28, 2023
" Slack is where the real party is happening for this conference. "
Opening Remarks
March 27, 2023
" Louisa Scholar saves us a lot of work by curating the Civic Design library and digital benefits hub. "
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
" MJ Broadband’s sketch notes will make your conference experience 10 times easier. "
Opening Remarks
November 16, 2022
" Go meet someone new at this conference and set up a coffee chat next week. "
Connecting the Ops: Plenary Panel and Closing Circle
September 9, 2022
" Take advantage of the digital swag bag — it’s our way of replicating in-person perks in a virtual world. "
Opening Remarks
September 9, 2022
" Even though we’re virtual, we are still a community and obligated to treat each other with kindness and respect. "
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
" OKRs are not one-size-fits-all; you have to shape them based on your organizational context and culture. "
OKRs—Helpful or Harmful?
January 20, 2022
" Everyone, both speakers and participants, understood the assignment of civic design from day one. "
Reflect and Chart Forward
December 10, 2021
" If you want to take advantage of asking speakers questions and having discussions, join our Slack. "
Opening Remarks
October 1, 2021
" People are re-evaluating their lives and careers, which inspired me to start a podcast exploring these shifts. "
State of DesignOps Panel
October 1, 2021
" Check out our digital swag bag for some awesome offers from our sponsors – it's like free t-shirts and sweaters but digital. "
Opening Remarks
September 30, 2021
" Thank you to all our sponsors; this entire conference would not be possible without you. "
Opening Remarks
September 29, 2021
" We have some truly phenomenal sketch notebooks, so you don’t have to worry about taking any notes on your own. "
Opening Remarks
June 11, 2021
" The official time zone of this conference is Pacific time. "
Opening Remarks
June 10, 2021
" It is my honor and pleasure to welcome each of you to the 2021 Design at Scale Conference. "
Opening Remarks
June 9, 2021