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:
" You have to keep AI at arm’s length so you can critique it and not blindly trust it - Christopher. "
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
" What is your mission for this design Ops summit? When this conference ends, what do you want to feel? "
Day 1 Welcome
September 23, 2024
" Supporting different ways people prefer to engage—like asynchronous workshops or prep time—helps introverts and extroverts contribute equally. "
The Big Question about Resilience: A panel discussion
September 23, 2024
" Optimization and using Slack a little better can make us gentler to each other. "
Theme 1 Intro
September 23, 2024
" We need standardized role definitions, not everyone is a manager just because they manage initiatives - Peter Bosma. "
Charting the future of DesignOps: A community workshop
April 18, 2024
" If you have questions for the speakers, put them in Slack under the associated thread. "
Opening Remarks Day 2
March 26, 2024
" Sponsors believe in advancing research, and we wouldn’t be here without them. "
Opening Remarks Day 1
March 25, 2024
" If something makes you feel unwelcome, the code of conduct explains how to engage with staff to resolve issues. "
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
" We are on our third and final day of Design Ops 2023. "
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
" Practical ops is about getting stuff done because it’s our job to scale the organizational ability to design and amplify the work of designers. "
Theme Two Intro
October 3, 2023
" We want the Rosenfeld community, both in person and virtual, to feel as loving, supportive, and informative as possible. "
Opening Remarks
October 2, 2023
" Cohorts are a super duper fun way to engage with more of our community. "
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
" This is absolutely not the time for us to be throwing our hands up in the air and giving up on Research. "
Opening Remarks
March 27, 2023
" Adjust your conference time zone setting depending on where you are to avoid confusion. "
Opening Remarks
November 18, 2022
" Even though we are virtual, we are still community and must treat each other with kindness and respect. "
Opening Remarks
November 17, 2022
" There’s no need to take notes because session notes, videos, and decks will be shared promptly on the conference site. "
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
" Sponsor sessions are not sales pitches; they are content-rich and free to anyone who wants to attend. "
Opening Remarks
September 9, 2022
" Please read our code of conduct. Every participant should feel safe, included, and welcome. "
Welcome
September 8, 2022
" Each of these speakers shares career defining experiences scaling design organizations large and small. "
Theme Two Intro
September 8, 2022
" OKRs help highlight intentions to leadership and open up conversations that generate alignment and support. "
OKRs—Helpful or Harmful?
January 20, 2022
" Designers must do the internal work of self-awareness and reflection before shifting power to communities. "
Reflect and Chart Forward
December 10, 2021
" Please read our code of conduct to ensure everyone can be their fullest selves while respecting others. "
Opening Remarks
October 1, 2021
" Design ops job descriptions change every three to six months depending on the company’s needs. "
State of DesignOps Panel
October 1, 2021
" If you want to take part in the gifs, laughs, jokes, questions, and links to resources, join us on #deogenerall Slack channel. "
Opening Remarks
September 30, 2021
" Our first day’s theme is around establishing and growing design operations. "
Opening Remarks
September 29, 2021
" If you’re not in Slack, you’re missing out on the party. "
Opening Remarks
June 11, 2021
" All of this content would not have been possible without your support and your feedback. "
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