Katie is an Experience Design Researcher at Ford Motor Company and is responsible for usability planning and methods for in-vehicle HMI systems and Driver Assist Technologies. A certified professional Ergonomist, Katie has been working in the Human Factors and Ergonomics field since 2002, covering all aspects of HMI development, inclusive design and customer-focused user experience. She is an active participant in USTAG and ISO working group committees and a co-author of several usability publications.