A Warm Welcome to Our New OHEA Member

OHEA is pleased to introduce Cindy Christensen, Provisional Member to the Association. Welcome, Cindy!

Cindy Christensen, OHEA Provisional Member

​Cindy Christensen is a User Experience Researcher specializing in home technology and Impact Filmmaker who works at the intersection of accessible technology and inclusive policy adoption. Originally from Vietnam, Cindy grew up in Calgary where she earned two Bachelors from the University of Calgary in International Relations and Italian Studies. She also holds a Master from Harvard University in Sustainability and a Master in Web & Multimedia Design from Touro University. 

Over the past decade, she has worked for various start-ups, non-profits, and governmental organizations throughout North America and Europe. She is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and equality in terms of technology implementation. Recently she founded the Institute for Innovation, Culture, and Technology, a social enterprise based in Ottawa which aims to empower marginalized individuals with the technical knowledge and tools to succeed in an evolving digital economy. Her research aims to increase awareness of various barriers faced by marginalized groups and seek ways to improve their user experience through accessible technology interventions and inclusive policy strategies. She is interested in becoming a home economist and she is currently working towards her P.H.E.c designation with the Ohio Education Association.