— Smashing Magazine

Maria Rosala is the Director of Research at Nielsen Norman Group. With over a decade of experience leading research for digital products and services, she helps organizations understand user needs, reduce risks in decision-making, and build scalable research practices. At NN/G, she leads research efforts, consults clients, publishes UX content, and develops and teaches courses to instruct professionals worldwide. Maria is also a User Experience Build Fellow at Open Avenues Foundation, where she works with students leading projects in UX research and design. Thank you for everything you do for the community, dear Maria!