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UX designer focused on mental health and health-care experiences, with an equity-driven approach to building user-centered digital products. Transitioned into UX after programming bootcamps, combining research practices with service design thinking to address real-world health system needs. Works across community-connected, user-focused digital health solutions while growing a portfolio at the intersection of design, health, and equity. Has lived in the Netherlands and traveled across multiple countries, strengthening cultural adaptability and resilience in dynamic settings.…UX designer focused on mental health and health-care experiences, with an equity-driven approach to building user-centered digital products. Transitioned into UX after programming bootcamps, combining research practices with service design thinking to address real-world health system needs. Works across community-connected, user-focused digital health solutions while growing a portfolio at the intersection of design, health, and equity. Has lived in the Netherlands and traveled across multiple countries, strengthening cultural adaptability and resilience in dynamic settings.

Lenise Santanaux

UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer, +5

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UX designer focused on mental health and health-care experiences, with an equity-driven approach to building user-centered digital products. Transitioned into UX after programming bootcamps, combining research practices with service design thinking to address real-world health system needs. Works across community-connected, user-focused digital health solutions while growing a portfolio at the intersection of design, health, and equity. Has lived in the Netherlands and traveled across multiple countries, strengthening cultural adaptability and resilience in dynamic settings.…UX designer focused on mental health and health-care experiences, with an equity-driven approach to building user-centered digital products. Transitioned into UX after programming bootcamps, combining research practices with service design thinking to address real-world health system needs. Works across community-connected, user-focused digital health solutions while growing a portfolio at the intersection of design, health, and equity. Has lived in the Netherlands and traveled across multiple countries, strengthening cultural adaptability and resilience in dynamic settings.

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UX designer focused on mental health and health-care experiences, with an equity-driven approach to building user-centered digital products. Transitioned into UX after programming bootcamps, combining research practices with service design thinking to address real-world health system needs.

Works across community-connected, user-focused digital health solutions while growing a portfolio at the intersection of design, health, and equity. Has lived in the Netherlands and traveled across multiple countries, strengthening cultural adaptability and resilience in dynamic settings.

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Language

Portuguese

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English

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Front End Developer (Freelance) at Laercius Consultoria de Tecnologia LTDA

July 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025

Created a responsive website for an insurance sales platform for lawyers, using HTML5/CSS3/Bootstrap 5; rebuilt layout via prototyping in Figma, improving accessibility and user experience; maintained 100% design fidelity in the migration system.

Frontend Developer (Freelance) at Independent / Freelance

July 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025

Created a responsive website for an insurance sales platform for lawyers using HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap 5; prototyped layouts in Figma; improved accessibility and user experience.

UX Designer / Front-End Freelancer at Laerccius Tecnologia LTDA

January 1, 2025 - Present

Freelance UX and front-end work (including website rebuild). Applies UX research and design practices to mental health-related products and contributes to cause-driven health initiatives. Actively building portfolio and deepening practice at the intersection of design, health, and equity.

Freelance UX & Front-End Consultant at Laerćcius Tecnologia LTDA

January 1, 2025 - Present

Freelancing in UX and front-end (including a website rebuild project). Volunteers on a mental health app where she applies UX research and design to a cause she knows from within. Actively building a portfolio and deepening practice at the intersection of design, health, and equity.

Course Participant (UX for Healthcare) at Google UX Design

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

UX design course with focus on applying UX research and implementation to health care contexts.

UX Design Bootcamp Participant / Trainee at SheCodes

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Programming and UX-focused transition training leading into a digital health UX practice.

Freelancer (UX & Front-End) at Laercicius Consultoria de Tecnologia LTDA

January 1, 2025 - Present

Freelancing in UX and front-end, including a web site rebuild project; also volunteers on a mental health app where UX research and design are applied to a cause she cares about. Actively building a portfolio at the intersection of design, health, and equity.

UX Design (Program) at SheCodes Programming Bootcamp

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Completed a transition-focused programming bootcamp and built foundational digital product skills that support current UX and front-end work.

UX Researcher & Implementer (Course/Program) at Google UX Design / Coursera (as listed)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Developed practical UX research and implementation skills through the Google UX Design program, with recent focus on UX research and implementation as well as React deployment.

Freelance UX/UI Designer at Laercius Consultoria de Tecnologia LTDA

January 1, 2025 - Present

Currently freelancing in UX and frontend development, including a website rebuild project; volunteering on a mental health app; applying UX research and design to health contexts.

Freelance UX Designer

January 1, 2025 - Present

Freelance UX and front-end development; building a digital health product portfolio; currently volunteering on a mental health app and applying UX research to healthcare systems.

Mental Health Supporter at Laerccius Tecnologia LTDA / Volunteering (no organization explicitly stated)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Volunteer mental health supporter, applying UX research and design-oriented thinking to improve mental health app/user experiences. (Organization details not explicitly provided.)

Mental Health Supporter / Volunteer at Apoio de Saúde Mental

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Support role in mental health between 2022 and 2024 (details not specified in the resume).

Mental Health Supporter (Volunteer) at Apoiadora de Saúde Mental (listed)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Volunteer role supporting mental health initiatives between 2022 and 2024 (details not further specified in the resume).

Mental Health Supporter at AFNE - Associação Filantrópica Nova Esperança

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Support mental health initiatives with a health equity focus; performed care transitions and supportive work.

Occupational Therapist at AFNE - Associação Filantrópica Nova Esperança

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Provided mental health-focused occupational therapy in a community setting; developed crisis management, holistic care, adaptability, resilience, emotional intelligence, and teamwork.

Occupational Therapist at AFNÉ - Associação Filantrópica Nova Esperança

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Worked for about 5 years treating people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders in Cracôlândia (SP). Also supported psychiatric hospital care and two primary care units. Developed core UX-like competencies through daily practice: deep user research with extreme edge cases, complex service journey mapping, crisis-driven problem solving, and designing care solutions under high ambiguity and severe resource constraints.

Occupational Therapist at AFNE - Associação Filantrópica Nova Esperança

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Spent 5 years as an Occupational Therapist at CAPS Centro (SP), treating people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders in Cracolândia. Worked across a psychiatric hospital and two primary care units. Developed core UX competencies through daily practice: in-depth user research, journey mapping, crisis-driven problem solving, and designing care solutions under high ambiguity and resource constraints.