I'm aN Award-Winning Design Leader,
living in PORTLAND, OREGON.
ABOUT
Throughout my career, I’ve worked across various industries and products, including mobile apps, web platforms, emerging technologies, and print. I’m passionate about creating scalable products, mentoring designers, and building strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-centered solutions.
I’m driven by the challenge of taking new, unexplored concepts and turning them into practical, usable products that delight users and align with business goals. My approach is rooted in a deep commitment to research and iteration, constantly refining design solutions based on real user feedback and emerging trends.
By collaborating with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders, I help shape product strategies that balance innovation with user needs. My goal is to lead teams in shaping the future of UX in emerging technologies, delivering impactful solutions that resonate with users today and tomorrow.
Get to know me and you will quickly learn that I am a sensitive soul with a deep passion for animals (especially 🐈) and an advocate for mental health awareness. I make an effort to have a positive impact in my community and with my design teams. Based in Portland, OR, I'm always game to try a new bakery and have a great conversation.
Testimonial
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Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
“....As a people leader, Nevena strikes the perfect balance between coaching her team and trusting them to thrive independently. She remains calm under pressure and has a humble nature that allows her to celebrate the success of others while reflecting on her own areas for growth. Her positive influence is felt in everything project she takes on. She is truly an asset to any organization. 10/10 hire!”
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Stephanie Gannon, PhD. UX Researcher @ Walmart
Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
“....As a people leader, Nevena strikes the perfect balance between coaching her team and trusting them to thrive independently. She remains calm under pressure and has a humble nature that allows her to celebrate the success of others while reflecting on her own areas for growth. Her positive influence is felt in everything project she takes on. She is truly an asset to any organization. 10/10 hire!”
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Stephanie Gannon, PhD. UX Researcher @ Walmart
Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
“....As a people leader, Nevena strikes the perfect balance between coaching her team and trusting them to thrive independently. She remains calm under pressure and has a humble nature that allows her to celebrate the success of others while reflecting on her own areas for growth. Her positive influence is felt in everything project she takes on. She is truly an asset to any organization. 10/10 hire!”
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Stephanie Gannon, PhD. UX Researcher @ Walmart
Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
“....As a people leader, Nevena strikes the perfect balance between coaching her team and trusting them to thrive independently. She remains calm under pressure and has a humble nature that allows her to celebrate the success of others while reflecting on her own areas for growth. Her positive influence is felt in everything project she takes on. She is truly an asset to any organization. 10/10 hire!”
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Stephanie Gannon, PhD. UX Researcher @ Walmart
Nevena was the design lead for various AR/VR/XR projects at Walmart. Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
Nevena was the design lead for various AR/VR/XR projects at Walmart. Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
Nevena was the design lead for various AR/VR/XR projects at Walmart. Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
Nevena was the design lead for various AR/VR/XR projects at Walmart. Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
“....As a people leader, Nevena strikes the perfect balance between coaching her team and trusting them to thrive independently. She remains calm under pressure and has a humble nature that allows her to celebrate the success of others while reflecting on her own areas for growth. Her positive influence is felt in everything project she takes on. She is truly an asset to any organization. 10/10 hire!”
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Stephanie Gannon, PhD. UX Researcher @ Walmart
Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
“....As a people leader, Nevena strikes the perfect balance between coaching her team and trusting them to thrive independently. She remains calm under pressure and has a humble nature that allows her to celebrate the success of others while reflecting on her own areas for growth. Her positive influence is felt in everything project she takes on. She is truly an asset to any organization. 10/10 hire!”
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Stephanie Gannon, PhD. UX Researcher @ Walmart
Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
“....As a people leader, Nevena strikes the perfect balance between coaching her team and trusting them to thrive independently. She remains calm under pressure and has a humble nature that allows her to celebrate the success of others while reflecting on her own areas for growth. Her positive influence is felt in everything project she takes on. She is truly an asset to any organization. 10/10 hire!”
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Stephanie Gannon, PhD. UX Researcher @ Walmart
Nevena is an extremely dedicated, hardworking and a creative UX Design Manager. She is very proactive, goal-oriented and focussed on delivering for the team. She is great at building bridges with cross-functional partners. As a manager she is always focussed on elevating people reporting to her as well her engneering counterparts. Overall she is a great asset to any team and I highly recommend her to be part of any team
Sreeneel Maddika, Speech Recognition @ Apple
“....As a people leader, Nevena strikes the perfect balance between coaching her team and trusting them to thrive independently. She remains calm under pressure and has a humble nature that allows her to celebrate the success of others while reflecting on her own areas for growth. Her positive influence is felt in everything project she takes on. She is truly an asset to any organization. 10/10 hire!”
Tricia Dallahan, VP Product & Chief of Staff
"As a UX designer, manager, and design partner, she’s truly exceptional. She always puts the customer first and leads with empathy, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of user needs to every project. She has always been a strong advocate of UX research and has helped me grow in my own career. Her dedication shines through in her work, and she’s skilled at turning insights into outstanding design solutions."
Stephanie Gannon, PhD. UX Researcher @ Walmart
