Hi, I'm Candice!A mission-driven User Experience Researcher, Writer, and Strategist.
By combining my doctoral training in behavioral science with industry experience, I enhance user experiences in digital products and services.
I use content strategy to align digital health companies' content with business goals and communicate their science to customers and internal teams. I fill my downtime with family hikes, good food and coffee, catching up on the latest SciFi, reading all the things, writing poetry and fiction, and creating artisan jewelry. |
About MeAsk me where I’m from and I’ll say all over! Growing up as an Air Force "military brat," we moved every few years. I've lived across the U.S., in Europe, and even on an island. Currently, I live on the U.S. East Coast with my husband, our daughter, and two cuddly cats.
I have a Ph.D. in Psychology, with a concentration in Cognitive-Behavioral Neuroscience (I know, it's a mouthful!) from George Mason University, an M.A. in Psychological Research from Texas State University, and a B.A. Honors in Psychology with a Philosophy minor from Northern Kentucky University. I enjoy volunteering with organizations that contribute to psychological well-being, social good, and science and art education. My pronouns: she/her/hers |
Explore My WorkI love art and science, and believe the two belong together — not apart!
Learn more about my work as a Research Psychologist, Jewelry Designer, Creative Writer, and Photographer.
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RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY
Learn about my career as a Research Psychologist, read my publications, and find out how studying the perception of time is the study of what makes us human.
jewelry design
Since 2008, I have been designing and making jewelry. Mostly self-taught, but have taken classes with well-known jewelry professionals at locations like Creative Side Jewelry Academy in Austin, Texas.
Creative Writing
Poetry
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Newsletter
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Books
The Order of Us: Expectations, Restoration, and the Beauty of ChaosRead my poem "I do not regret to inform you" in this anthology, alongside other wonderful mom writers.
All proceeds go to support childhood literacy through Dolly Parton's nonprofit Imagination Library. |
ChatGPT - Career NavigatorI created the Career Navigator GPT to help find the best career fit and build competitive resumes, based on data I collected over the years. I sat through countless career development and coaching webinars, joined virtual and in-person networking events, read hundreds of articles and data reports on the job market, and spoke with many people either long in their careers, just starting out, or somewhere in between.
I want to help others find their passion within realistic expectations (e.g., experience, skills, personal interests, ideal work environment, potential earnings), so I'm sharing the GPT for anyone to use. It helps to assess what you value — and just as importantly, what you don't — before using the GPT. The 'Career Navigator' GPT is free to use if you have a ChatGPT Plus subscription. |
Testimonials
" I had the pleasure of working directly with Candice as a co-lead at the UXR Lab. As a lead, Candice was organized, thorough, incredibly detailed, collaborative, communicative, and kind. She was always highly prepared for team meetings and skillfully led the group in inclusive collaborative discussions about complex and vague topics, helping us to narrow and pin down the problem space, specific research scope, and effective methods. I congratulate anyone who has the future opportunity to work with Candice - I assure you will have a highly dedicated, skilled, and welcoming colleague."
Audrey Jayton, Ph.D. UX Researcher & DEI Advocate at DaVita Kidney Care |
Case Studies
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