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Hi! I'm Thea, a passionate data science and informatics student at the University of Washington, currently exploring the intersections of UX/UI design, game development, and climate activism. I enjoy creating engaging educational tools and games that help users process important issues like climate change. My background in both design and programming allows me to bring creative and technical solutions to projects. I love collaborating with teams, planning and managing projects, and using my skills in art and coding to make meaningful impacts. Outside of school, I contribute to social media content planning, research support, and assisting in academic course delivery, all while continuing to deepen my understanding of equitable technology and user experience.…Hi! I'm Thea, a passionate data science and informatics student at the University of Washington, currently exploring the intersections of UX/UI design, game development, and climate activism. I enjoy creating engaging educational tools and games that help users process important issues like climate change. My background in both design and programming allows me to bring creative and technical solutions to projects. I love collaborating with teams, planning and managing projects, and using my skills in art and coding to make meaningful impacts. Outside of school, I contribute to social media content planning, research support, and assisting in academic course delivery, all while continuing to deepen my understanding of equitable technology and user experience.

Thea Klein-Balajee

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Hi! I'm Thea, a passionate data science and informatics student at the University of Washington, currently exploring the intersections of UX/UI design, game development, and climate activism. I enjoy creating engaging educational tools and games that help users process important issues like climate change. My background in both design and programming allows me to bring creative and technical solutions to projects. I love collaborating with teams, planning and managing projects, and using my skills in art and coding to make meaningful impacts. Outside of school, I contribute to social media content planning, research support, and assisting in academic course delivery, all while continuing to deepen my understanding of equitable technology and user experience.…Hi! I'm Thea, a passionate data science and informatics student at the University of Washington, currently exploring the intersections of UX/UI design, game development, and climate activism. I enjoy creating engaging educational tools and games that help users process important issues like climate change. My background in both design and programming allows me to bring creative and technical solutions to projects. I love collaborating with teams, planning and managing projects, and using my skills in art and coding to make meaningful impacts. Outside of school, I contribute to social media content planning, research support, and assisting in academic course delivery, all while continuing to deepen my understanding of equitable technology and user experience.

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Hi! I’m Thea, a passionate data science and informatics student at the University of Washington, currently exploring the intersections of UX/UI design, game development, and climate activism. I enjoy creating engaging educational tools and games that help users process important issues like climate change. My background in both design and programming allows me to bring creative and technical solutions to projects.

I love collaborating with teams, planning and managing projects, and using my skills in art and coding to make meaningful impacts. Outside of school, I contribute to social media content planning, research support, and assisting in academic course delivery, all while continuing to deepen my understanding of equitable technology and user experience.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

UX Summer Research Assistant - Discord Spatial Context at JaeWon Kim (PhD Student)

September 1, 2024 - July 10, 2025

Supported research on spatial context on social media platforms, conducted user interviews, analyzed trends using Excel, assisted in writing with LaTex in Overleaf, and created visuals using Photoshop and Figma.

Residence Education Programmer - Assistant Director of Social Media at UW Housing and Food Services

September 1, 2024 - Present

Planned educational and engaging activities for Housing and Food Services. Managed the organization's social media channels and created visuals for events and awareness campaigns using tools such as Canva, Figma, and Photoshop.

Teaching Assistant: Technology Policy and Ethics at UW iSchool

June 1, 2024 - July 10, 2025

Planned and conducted lab sessions, assisted with test preparation and grading, maintained attendance records, and facilitated weekly discussions around course material and readings related to technology policy and ethics.

National Youth Response Committee Intern at MIKVA

August 1, 2020 - July 10, 2025

Wrote and pitched legislative proposals regarding mental health resources and racial sensitivity training, organized awareness events on social media, and created visual content to support discussions focusing on mental health and cultural sensitivity.