# Hunter Whitney > HCD Strategist, Senior Writer and Author, Instructor Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/hunterwhitney I am a seasoned writer, content strategist, and human-centered design (HCD) expert with a unique perspective on healthcare, data visualization, and AI. I have advised corporations, startups, government agencies, and NGOs, helping them achieve their goals through strategic content design and thoughtful digital product development. As the author of "Data Insights: New Ways to Visualize and Make Sense of Data" and a contributor to "Designing for Emerging Technologies: UX for Genomics, Robotics, and the Internet of Things," I bring extensive experience in crafting compelling content that engages and informs. My writing portfolio includes copywriting and numerous articles on a variety of subjects for both online and print publications. Key Achievements - Content Strategy and Design: Developed and executed content strategies that enhance user engagement and drive brand success. - Writing and Publishing: Authored and contributed to industry-leading books and articles, sharing insights on data visualization, UX design, and emerging technologies. - Human-Centered Design: Applied HCD principles to create user-centric content and digital experiences that resonate with diverse audiences. Teaching and Mentorship - UC Berkeley Extension: Instructor for "Design Thinking and UX Strategy" and "Human-Centered Design for Data Visualization." - UC Davis on Coursera: Instructor and curriculum advisor for data visualization and UX design programs. - Northeastern University: Guest lecturer for Level Analytics Bootcamps. Skills - Writing and Content Creation - Content Strategy and Design - Human-Centered Design (HCD) - Data Visualization and Analytics - Public Speaking and Workshop Leadership Professional Experience With a passion for storytelling and strategic design, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content that drives engagement and success. My approach combines innovative thinking with a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors. Let’s connect if you’re interested in exploring how strategic content design and engaging writing can elevate your digital products and services. ## Work Experience ### Principal Consultant @ Hunter Whitney, Inc. Jan 2002 – Present ### HCD Strategist, Senior Writer and Author, Instructor @ Hunter Whitney, Inc. Jan 2002 – Jan 2025 Consulting: Design Strategy, Product-UX, and Data Visualization Teaching and Speaking: Design Strategy, UX, and Data Visualization Writing: Books, Journals, Magazines, and Blogs (specializing in scientific, medical and technology content) ### Instructor: AI + Design Thinking, Design Thinking, and Innovation & Leadership Workshops @ GES International Cultural Exchange Jan 2018 – Present Silicon Valley · On-site Design Thinking + AI Summer 2025 Design Thinking Workshops at Stanford (Summer 2018 and 2019) Innovation & Leadership Workshop at UC Berkeley (Summer 2019) Skills: Storytelling · Defining Requirements · Oral Communication · Product Strategy · Group Classes · Teamwork · Curriculum Development ### Senior Technical Writing Consultant @ Stealth Mode Jan 2024 – Present Writing about Human-Centered AI for a large corporation. ### Instructor and Curriculum Advisor for Data Visualization and UX Design Programs on Coursera @ UC Davis Extension Jan 2016 – Present https://en.coursera.org/specializations/data-visualization ### Lead Parent Ambassador @ Izzi Early Education (formerly IHSD Inc.) Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | SF Bay Area ### Principal HCD Strategist @ eSimplicity Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 ### Instructor @ UC Berkeley Extension Jan 2017 – Jan 2022 Courses: DESIGN X417 Human-Centered Design for Data Visualization DESIGN X405.3 Design Thinking and UX Strategy ### Senior Director, UX/UI @ RiskIQ Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 ### Director, Sales Central UX @ Oracle Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Redwood City ### UX Consultant @ Roche Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 ### UX and Visualization Consultant @ Imorgon Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 Radiology PACS | Ultrasound Image Enhancement ### Product/UX and Visualization Consultant @ Blue Lava, Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | SF Bay Area Cyber Security Startup ### Senior Consultant @ Kaiser Permanente Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 ### Product-UX Consultant @ Healthcare Company Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Sr. Consultant; UX and Data Visualization Strategy @ Anomali Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 UX Design and Data Visualization Consultant ### Instructor, Design Thinking for Data @ PARISOMA Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 Course about design thinking for data. ### Instructor, Data Visualization and User Experience Design @ General Assembly Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Teaching "Introduction to Data Visualization" workshops; participated on a panel called "Transitions to UX." ### UX and Data Visualization Consultant; Design Lead @ E8 Security Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Redwood Shores User experience design and data visualization consulting. and design lead ### UX and Data Visualization Consultant @ Burning Glass Technologies Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 User experience design and data visualization consulting. ### UX and Data Visualization Consultant @ Cisco Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 User experience design and data visualization consulting. ### UX Consultant @ El Camino Hospital Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 UX design consulting and leading user group sessions. ### UX and Data Visualization Consultant @ Nokia Networks Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 User experience design and data visualization consulting. ### Consultant, Department of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology @ Genentech Jan 2011 – Jan 2014 User research, UX design, and data visualization consulting for several data-intensive online applications used for research. ### UX Consultant @ Fluential Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 User research and UX design consulting for a mobile, multimodal interface used for measuring personal health and nutrition data. ### UX Consultant @ MedAmerica Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 UX design and information architecture consulting. ### UX Consultant @ Transnational Crisis Project Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 Led UX/IA for a platform providing in-depth geographic and geopolitical information to a wide range of users focusing on a regional hotspot (the border areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan). ### UX Consultant @ National Cancer Institute Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 Performed research for the Office of Cancer Complimentary & Alternative Medicine aimed at discovering and defining OCCAM stakeholder and user needs to determine the value of a proposed intranet. Evaluated a range of potential intranet features and functionality that might best serve users and advance their overall objectives. ### Information Architect / Usability Consultant @ Monterey Bay Aquarium Jan 2001 – Jan 2006 Worked with the web team manager to re-organize content categories, groupings, and taxonomy based on factors including subject matter, areas of interest, and user profiles to foster ongoing engagement with the Aquarium and improve the overall user experience. Conducted a heuristic evaluation of the site, reviewed relevant IA, content inventory, developed a set of personas, and created multiple UI mock-ups of various content areas. Other related projects: o Seafood Watch redesign. Consulted on the IA and IxD of this online resource for helping consumers make better choices for buying sustainable seafood. o TOPP.org (Tagging of Pacific Predators) redesign. Consulted on the IA and IxD to do real-time tracking of various species of marine life. ### User Interface Design Consultant @ Freddie Mac Jan 2004 – Jan 2004 Consulted to establish processes and guidelines for creating usable, flexible, and scalable user interfaces for their Project Enterprise Program to replace the legacy systems. Initiated a document to systematically organize and catalogue distinct content types and interaction design approaches. Collaborated with developers building a new UI template. ### UX Design Consultant @ AOL Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 Led UI design efforts for the Presidential Election Guide 2004, which covered of national and local primary campaigns and elections. Created UI mock-ups, a prototype, and collaborated on content development and strategy. Wrote a design requirements document. ### UI / IA Consultant @ Global InfoTek, Inc. (GITI) Jan 2003 – Jan 2003 UX/UI consulting ### UX Consultant @ Cisco Systems Jan 2003 – Jan 2003 Led UI / IA efforts for a Desktop Application and associated Web Portal to support a new Cisco product set and service offering. Created workflow diagrams and detailed scenario testing using storyboards. ### UI Consultant @ Yahoo! Jan 2002 – Jan 2002 Led major UI redesign and IA restructuring of Yahoo! Health. Required prioritizing diverse user needs, business objectives, and a complex set of medical information resources. The goal was to make Yahoo! Health a strong, stand-alone site that enhanced the overall Yahoo brand. Conducted heuristic evaluation of UI and IA. Participated in usability testing, created wireframes and site map for re-design. ### UI Designer @ Microsoft Jan 2001 – Jan 2001 (TV.Net and UltimateTV). Consulted on IxD for TV.Net project, part of Microsoft’s initiative to create integrated, multi-platform digital media experiences. Led of group developing language conventions and standards for an interactive TV UI; Microsoft Ultimate TV. ### Interaction Designer @ Intel Jan 2000 – Jan 2001 UI/IA Consultant on various projects, including a networked media system for the home, a web-based business application and a multi-player game. Worked with IBS to create a web-based utility that enabled users to generate custom reports from large and varied data sets. Led UI design and IA development for a subscriber service site. Collaborated on requirements documentation with the HFE, the HTML prototyper, and the art director. ### UI / IA Consultant @ Sapient Jan 2000 – Jan 2000 Worked on page process flows and UI schematics with Sapient’s client: Janus Funds. ### Interaction Designer @ Cooper Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 Interaction Designer for clients including: SAP and Logitech. Duties included UI storyboarding, leading user interviews, collaborating with Cooper Design Communicators for writing and documentation of UI designs, and defining market segmentations for features and functionality of products. Special Project: Initiated an after-hours Interaction Design group open to all members of the organization called the Cooper Skunk Works, which produced a non-digital interactive exhibit that was displayed at the Palo Alto Junior Museum. ### UI / IA Consultant @ WebMD Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 After Web MD acquired Direct Medical Knowledge (DMK) and Sapient Health Network (SHN), consulted on content migration, taxonomies, creating a common IA that consolidated and integrated their content and services into WebMD’s infrastructure. ### Information and Interaction Designer @ Razorfish Jan 1998 – Jan 1999 Information and Interaction Designer for clients/projects including: Acer Computer, eBay, Razorfish’s own Global Intranet and other projects. Responsible for completing projects under tight deadlines and on budget, including the creation of wireframes and IA for site redesigns and intranet re-design. Worked closely with the solutions manager, graphic designer, web developer, and producer. ## Education ### Postgraduate Non-Degree Studies in Psychology and Psychoneuroimmunology UCLA ### BA in Biology University of California, Santa Cruz ### BA cum laude in English Literature UCLA ### Certificates of Merit (1 year) in Classics and Philosophy University of St Andrews ### Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature/Letters UCLA ### Bachelor's degree in Biology, General University of California, Santa Cruz ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hunterwhitney - Website: http://www.hunterwhitney.com - Website: https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Whitney/e/B009Z1VYHI - Website: https://uxmag.com/contributors/hunter-whitney --- Source: https://flows.cv/hunterwhitney JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/hunterwhitney/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05