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:
" Selection bias, overgeneralization, data variability, and time constraints are common challenges to synthesis. "
Finding the unknown in the known: Harnessing meta-analysis and literature review
March 12, 2025
" Half of the trust signals had a statistically significant positive effect on overall trust in Thumbtack, which is a big deal. "
Experimental research: techniques for deep, psychology-driven insights
March 12, 2025
" You have to pick your battles with stakeholders—fight the ones that really matter and let smaller issues slide. "
Day 2 Theme Panel
March 12, 2025
" Creativity is needed right from the research stage, not just in solution design. "
Methodologies: Beyond the interview [Advancing Research Community Workshop Series]
September 4, 2024
