Ann Niou.

"Ann is not only a fantastic designer — she is a force multiplier who helps teams work better. Ann asks the tough questions and shepherds those lucky enough to work with her through a thoroughly user-centered design process that aligns stakeholders and focuses teams on the outcomes that matter most to their users."

"I had the pleasure of working with Ann for over 2 years at the IBM Garage. While we often partnered on client projects, our collaboration continued outside of work, and Ann and I have written several blog posts as well as presented at conferences together. Ann has an incredible eye for design and a lot of what I practice today is because of her! She's also great with customers and will meticulously complete any project while also keeping the higher vision in mind. Ann is also an amazing team player and any organization is lucky to have her!"

"Ann is everything I wish for in a collaborator. Curious, easygoing, and humble. She speaks the language of design and engineering. It's not uncommon to find her bridging the gaps of a team. I've relied heavily on her expertise as a design technologist to see us through many projects. I can always count on Ann to be the person the project needs. From conducting user research, building wireframes, running workshops, to leading development teams. Ann embodies what it means to have a growth mindset."