About me
I'm a UX Researcher and Designer with a Master's from Northeastern University, where I studied human communication, cognition, and behavior.
During my time at Northeastern's NIH funded Speech & Neurodevelopment Lab, I co-authored two peer-reviewed publications conducting mixed methods research across 200+ participants. I now lead UX Research at Oppia Foundation, a free open source education platform and Google Summer of Code organization, where I contributed towards building our entire research operation from scratch. I bring empathy, evidence, and a deep commitment to inclusive design to deliver impactful products.
From Clinician to UX
I've always been drawn to understanding people as much as I can - how they communicate, how they think, and how they interact with the world around them.
My 5 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist working in hospital ICUs & COVID floors, pediatric rehab centers, and schools showed me something powerful - technology can be life changing, but only when it's designed with real humans in mind. I watched patients struggle with tools that weren't built for them. I saw children with disabilities light up when technology finally worked for their needs.
That's what brought me to UX design & research. Not a career pivot - a natural evolution. The users were always my north star.
Outside of research…
I am a die hard Charli XCX fan 🎵
Don't bring up her Brat album unless you have time to talk all day about it.
I live in long island city, queens 📍
I have strong opinions about the best food spots. Ask me for recommendations!
I am named after my Dad
And yes, Billi is my full name!
I have two tattoos on my left hand
They mean a lot to me - I'd love to talk to you about them sometime.
My experience
8+ years of research across clinical, academic, and technology settings.
LEAD UX RESEARCHER
Volunteer
Oppia Foundation
Feb 2026 - Present
UX Designer
Volunteer
Health Access Innovation
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026
UX & Accessibility Researcher
SLP & Researcher
iBrain
Feb 2024 - May 2025
AAC & Accessibility Researcher
SLP & AAC Specialist
Spaulding Rehab
May 2022 - Aug 2023
Research Assistant & Thesis Researcher
NIH-Funded Research
Northeastern SNL Lab
Aug 2018 - April 2020
Contact
Let's chat! ⭐ Based in LIC, Queens but happy to connect virtually. Whether it's a research opportunity, a collab, or you just want to talk UX - I'd love to connect with you :)
Fill out the form below or reach me directly: billiaspinwall20@gmail.com
About me
I'm a UX Researcher and Designer with a Master's from Northeastern University, where I studied human communication, cognition, and behavior.
During my time at Northeastern's NIH funded Speech & Neurodevelopment Lab, I co-authored two peer-reviewed publications conducting mixed methods research across 200+ participants. I now lead UX Research at Oppia Foundation, a free open source education platform and Google Summer of Code organization, where I contributed towards building our entire research operation from scratch. I bring empathy, evidence, and a deep commitment to inclusive design to deliver impactful products.
From Clinician to UX
I've always been drawn to understanding people as much as I can - how they communicate, how they think, and how they interact with the world around them.
My 5 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist working in hospital ICUs & COVID floors, pediatric rehab centers, and schools showed me something powerful - technology can be life changing, but only when it's designed with real humans in mind. I watched patients struggle with tools that weren't built for them. I saw children with disabilities light up when technology finally worked for their needs.
That's what brought me to UX design & research. Not a career pivot - a natural evolution. The users were always my north star.
Outside of research…
I am a die hard Charli XCX fan 🎵
Don't bring up her Brat album unless you have time to talk all day about it.
I live in long island city, queens 📍
I have strong opinions about the best food spots. Ask me for recommendations!
I am named after my Dad
And yes, Billi is my full name!
I have two tattoos on my left hand
They mean a lot to me - I'd love to talk to you about them sometime.
My experience
8+ years of research across clinical, academic, and technology settings.
LEAD UX RESEARCHER
Volunteer
Oppia Foundation
Feb 2026 - Present
UX Designer
Volunteer
Health Access Innovation
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026
UX & Accessibility Researcher
SLP & Researcher
iBrain
Feb 2024 - May 2025
AAC & Accessibility Researcher
SLP & AAC Specialist
Spaulding Rehab
May 2022 - Aug 2023
Research Assistant & Thesis Researcher
NIH-Funded Research
Northeastern SNL Lab
Aug 2018 - April 2020
Contact
Let's chat! ⭐ Based in LIC, Queens but happy to connect virtually. Whether it's a research opportunity, a collab, or you just want to talk UX - I'd love to connect with you :)
Fill out the form below or reach me directly: billiaspinwall20@gmail.com
About me
I'm a UX Researcher and Designer with a Master's from Northeastern University, where I studied human communication, cognition, and behavior.
During my time at Northeastern's NIH funded Speech & Neurodevelopment Lab, I co-authored two peer-reviewed publications conducting mixed methods research across 200+ participants. I now lead UX Research at Oppia Foundation, a free open source education platform and Google Summer of Code organization, where I contributed towards building our entire research operation from scratch. I bring empathy, evidence, and a deep commitment to inclusive design to deliver impactful products.
From Clinician to UX
I've always been drawn to understanding people as much as I can - how they communicate, how they think, and how they interact with the world around them.
My 5 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist working in hospital ICUs & COVID floors, pediatric rehab centers, and schools showed me something powerful - technology can be life changing, but only when it's designed with real humans in mind. I watched patients struggle with tools that weren't built for them. I saw children with disabilities light up when technology finally worked for their needs.
That's what brought me to UX design & research. Not a career pivot - a natural evolution. The users were always my north star.
Outside of research…
I am a die hard Charli XCX fan 🎵
Don't bring up her Brat album unless you have time to talk all day about it.
I live in long island city, queens 📍
I have strong opinions about the best food spots. Ask me for recommendations!
I am named after my Dad
And yes, Billi is my full name!
I have two tattoos on my left hand
They mean a lot to me - I'd love to talk to you about them sometime.
My experience
8+ years of research across clinical, academic, and technology settings.
LEAD UX RESEARCHER
Volunteer
Oppia Foundation
Feb 2026 - Present
UX Designer
Volunteer
Health Access Innovation
Dec 2025 - Jan 2026
UX & Accessibility Researcher
SLP & Researcher
iBrain
Feb 2024 - May 2025
AAC & Accessibility Researcher
SLP & AAC Specialist
Spaulding Rehab
May 2022 - Aug 2023
Research Assistant & Thesis Researcher
NIH-Funded Research
Northeastern SNL Lab
Aug 2018 - April 2020
Contact
Let's chat! ⭐ Based in LIC, Queens but happy to connect virtually. Whether it's a research opportunity, a collab, or you just want to talk UX - I'd love to connect with you :)
Fill out the form below or reach me directly: billiaspinwall20@gmail.com