Allstate UX Priorities & Culture
In 2019, we welcomed a new Chief Creative Officer to Allstate.
What's their name?
David Hernandez!
I'm a pianist, golfer, & studied English at Loyola University Chicago & HCI at IU...
Who am I?
Naomi Minnich!
Which researcher has two masters degrees (in Cultural Anthro & an MBA) & holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology?
Hua Han!
Which research makes & plays ambient music - even Twitter recognized by the great Pete Townsend of the Who?
Ethan Helfrich!
Which researcher likes to knit for children in Africa?
Michaela Roberts!
How many user experience researchers support Allstate?
20!
This researcher is a new homeowner this year.
Laura D'Andrea!
Which researcher was formerly a teacher & a designer?
Erica Christian!
Poppy & Milo are my kids' names!
Who am I?
Megan Prescott!
Who's a beach bum who loves to surf?
Hannah Sanders!
Formerly known as "ABD", Allstate Brand Distribution, what is this AOR's new name?
"DSPD," Distribution Strategy and Program Development
Which researcher sings in a choir?
Kirsten Bruckbauer!
I'm a UXR in Charlotte: I have 3 kids & volunteer weekly as an ESL tutor...
Who am I?
Sutton Stern!
I'm from Wisconsin, have climbed "the Half Dome" in California, & recently explored Zion National Park in Utah...
Who am I?
Todd Mihlbauer!
Which researcher likes to swing dance?
Katie DeLaurentis!
What are the UXR team's priorities?
(There are 4!)
1) Break Down Silos
2) Embrace & Optimize Data
3) Create frameworks which facilitate & encourage collaboration
4) Pursue Continuous Improvement
I like to play multiplayer video games like Sea of Thieves, Rocket League, TeamFight Tactics.
Some of my friends call me “Tater”...
Who am I?
Todd Ries!
This researcher likes to listen to sci-fi audiobooks on their breaks...
Who am I?
Michael Lassen!
My wife, Kendra from Claims, & I commute to Allstate together everyday!
Who am I?
Michael Schutzenhoefer!
Which Northbrook researcher likes to travel, to talk about microbrew, & is known for being a loud typer?
Matt Del Fiacco!
Mayhem has been on a role with new in-house advertising lately with Tina Fey.
What is his real name?
Dean Winters!
This researcher commutes from Lincoln Park to NorthBrook on public transit- doesn't own a car, doesn't want to!
Rachel Gelbert!
Which researcher's signature laugh online is “Wahahahahaha"!
Jus Yong!
Both my husband & son are talented artists, I have a PhD, and once lived in Russia?
Who am I?
Jenny Rabodzeenko!
I once was in a movie & I have 4 kids!
Who am I?
Scot Rhoades!