Katie Hansen
Senior UX Research Manager, Thumbtack
Katie Hansen is a Senior Research Manager at Thumbtack, where she leads a team of researchers focused on understanding and improving the user experience for homeowners and professionals. Holding a PhD in Social Psychology, Katie excels in translating user insights into strategic business decisions. She is a strong advocate for leveraging both qualitative and quantitative methods to drive comprehensive, data-informed decision-making.
Rosenverse talks by Katie:

"Instead of starting from scratch, we can build on the rich foundation we've already created."
Finding the unknown in the known: Harnessing meta-analysis and literature review
March 12, 2025

"Start small with one clear testable hypothesis, focusing on answering the questions that matter most."
Experimental research: techniques for deep, psychology-driven insights
March 12, 2025

"How do we make research support our broader goals?"
Day 2 Theme Panel
March 12, 2025

"The relationship between the researcher and participant must be nurtured for effective knowledge sharing."
Methodologies: Beyond the interview [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
September 4, 2024