# Kristin Boice

> User Researcher & UX Consultant | Fintech · Higher Ed · Data Visualization

Location: Cotati, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kristinboice

I'm a UX researcher and product designer with 15+ years helping organizations make better decisions through research, design, and data. My work spans fintech, higher education, and data-heavy enterprise products — from AI banking tools to complex web applications serving large, diverse user bases.
 
I specialize in UX research, data visualization, and translating complicated systems into clear, usable experiences. I've worked embedded in large organizations and independently as a consultant, and I'm comfortable in both worlds.
 
Currently open to select consulting and contract engagements — particularly with teams navigating AI product design, DTC digital experiences, or complex data products.

## Work Experience
### User Researcher @ FIS
Jan 2024 – Present
Lead high-impact research to shape product strategies across banking and fintech products.

### Senior UX Designer @ FIS
Jan 2020 – Jan 2024
Led user research initiatives to shape product direction, designed modern web applications, and enhanced the user experience in highly complex systems.

### Independent UX Consultant @ No-company. (Self-employed.)
Jan 2025 – Present | Sonoma County, CA
Consulting with select clients on UX research, digital experience design, and data visualization. Focus areas include DTC digital experiences, AI-assisted product design, and complex data product UX.

### UX and Data Visualization Consultant @ Creative Circle
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
Delivered design, user research and data visualization solutions to small business and higher education clients, emphasizing user-centered approaches to meet client objectives. Specialized in heuristic evaluations and usability studies, transforming complex data into accessible visuals and insights.

### UX Designer/Researcher @ California State University, Chancellor's Office
Jan 2014 – Jan 2020 | Rohnert Park, CA
Led design and research for system-wide web applications and data products, focusing on enhancing the accessibility and usability of digital experiences for a diverse user base. Developed front-end components and responsive CSS frameworks.

### Web Designer @ California State University, Chancellor's Office
Jan 2006 – Jan 2014 | Rohnert Park, CA
Designed wireframes, mockups, and design assets for educational applications and collaboration tools. Performed QA, usability, and ADA compliance evaluations and implemented plans to ensure accessibility and usability.

### Contractor: Web Developer @ Middle Tennessee State University
Jan 2006 – Jan 2006
Implemented a website redesign for the university library, including integrating the library catalog, consulting on accessibility and web standards, and collaborating on site layout, content, and functionality with stakeholders and library staff.


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of California, Davis

### MLIS in Information Architecture, Systems and Design
San José State University

### Level 3 Award in Wines with Merit
Wine & Spirit Education Trust

### French Wine Scholar
Wine Scholar Guild


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kristinboice

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Last updated: 2026-04-13