Summary of Skills
Medical anthropologist, user experience (UX) researcher, and applied social scientist with 8+ years of experience leading qualitative and mixed-methods research on medical, technological, and environmental systems. Skilled in managing the end-to-end research lifecycle, recruiting and engaging diverse stakeholder groups with sensitive identities, and distilling nuanced qualitative data into high-impact strategic insights. Strong background in research project management, research award/grant operations, and methodology/methods instruction. Part-time yoga teacher and ritualist; yogi and daily meditator.
Recurring themes across my work include sensitivity, connection to others (human and non-human), consent, aging, affect, health, and wellbeing.
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 insights on human-wildlife conflict, climate adaptation, and environmental intervention.
I bring a proven ability to jump 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 research and teaching, I am a RYT-200 certified yoga teacher who teaches vinyasa (hatha), power, and restorative styles of modern postural yoga. In my yoga teaching, I combine bodily postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation to support health and well-being.
📩 Open to strategic insights, social impact research, UX research, and program operations opportunities. Let’s connect! Email me at brimatusovsky@gmail.com