Hi, I'm Haley Birch, a UX Researcher and Designer with experience across user experience design, user experience research, and human-computer interaction. I bring a strong background in communications, information architecture, and translating insights into actionable product decisions. I enjoy collaborating with product and engineering teams to ensure content, interaction, and system feedback support accurate user decisions in safety-critical contexts, and I routinely share insights with stakeholders to improve cross-functional communication and accelerate decisions.

Haley Birch

Hi, I'm Haley Birch, a UX Researcher and Designer with experience across user experience design, user experience research, and human-computer interaction. I bring a strong background in communications, information architecture, and translating insights into actionable product decisions. I enjoy collaborating with product and engineering teams to ensure content, interaction, and system feedback support accurate user decisions in safety-critical contexts, and I routinely share insights with stakeholders to improve cross-functional communication and accelerate decisions.

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Hi, I’m Haley Birch, a UX Researcher and Designer with experience across user experience design, user experience research, and human-computer interaction.

I bring a strong background in communications, information architecture, and translating insights into actionable product decisions. I enjoy collaborating with product and engineering teams to ensure content, interaction, and system feedback support accurate user decisions in safety-critical contexts, and I routinely share insights with stakeholders to improve cross-functional communication and accelerate decisions.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX Researcher & Designer at Whelen Engineering
June 1, 2022 - Present
Lead end-to-end user experience research and design for proprietary software used to configure and program emergency vehicle systems; help teams reduce ambiguity and support accurate configuration decisions; translate findings into clear workflows and language; collaborate with product and engineering to ensure content, interaction, and system feedback support correct user decisions in safety-critical contexts; validate direction through focused user sessions and small group discussions; share insights through stakeholder readouts and working sessions to improve cross-functional communication and speed up decision-making.
Copywriter / Content Designer at Whelen Engineering
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021
Wrote and maintained content across web, catalogs, product documentation, and internal communications. Helped shape brand voice and messaging consistency across channels and formats. Collaborated with design, marketing, and product partners to ensure content aligned with user needs and business goals.

Education

MS in Human-Computer Interaction at DePaul University
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025
BA in English Literature & Language at Central Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education