Summary of Skills

UX Researcher, applied social scientist, and anthropologist (PhD) with 8+ years of experience leading qualitative and mixed-methods research on human, technological, and environmental systems. Skilled in managing the end-to-end research lifecycle, recruiting and engaging diverse stakeholder groups, and distilling nuanced qualitative data into high-impact strategic insights. Strong background in research project management, research award/grant operations, and methodology/methods instruction, with a proven track record of driving evidence-based outcomes for cross-functional audiences. Part-time yoga teacher, full-time yogi, daily meditator.

Research and Operations Expertise

Most recently, I designed and executed a multi-year study on complex human-environment systems on St. Kitts in the Caribbean. I managed $220,000+ in grant funding, conducted 16 months of ethnographic fieldwork, and interviewed 300+ key stakeholders — from local low-income farmers to scientists, business owners, and policymakers — to deliver actionable insights on human-wildlife conflict, climate adaptation, and environmental intervention. I have served as a student affiliate of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues at UC Berkeley, and a student lead of the REParations and Anti-Institutional Racism (REPAIR) Project at UC San Francisco. 

I bring a proven ability to jump off the deep end into unfamiliar domains, rapidly synthesize complex qualitative data, and build strong cross-functional relationships. I am energized by roles where I can harness research rigor, strategic storytelling, and stakeholder management to drive meaningful systems change and advance collective well-being. I love learning and would thrive in roles where I can stay up to date on innovative research and build relationships with diverse people who care about social justice.

Outside of my academic research and teaching, I am a RYT-200-hour certified yoga teacher who teaches vinyasa (hatha), power, and restorative styles of modern postural yoga. In my yoga teaching, I combine bodily postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation to support health and well-being. 

📩 Open to UX research, strategic insights, social impact research, and program operations roles. Let’s connect! Email me at brimatusovsky@gmail.com