Naman Mandhan
Naman is a Consultant at Slalom Consulting. A Michigan transplant from Dubai, he has over 8 years of experience as a researcher, strategist, designer, storyteller and educator. Naman's work has spanned helping automotive organizations reimagine the future of mobility, being a visual storyteller for Detroit non-profits, and facilitating Human-Centered Design education for a global social impact organization. He is an advocate of inclusive and equity-centered design, and is passionate about building inclusive experiences that celebrate the full depth of human diversity. Outside of work, you will find Naman climbing mountains, playing tennis, or collecting hobbies.

Stacie Sheldon

Stacie is a Principal Consultant at Slalom Consulting. She has over 25 years of experience in User Experience strategy, research, design, and Human-Centered Design education.  She loves making products and services perform better. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is dedicated to the advocacy of American Indian languages and is the co-founder of Ojibwe.net. She is also the author of a bilingual children’s book, Bebikaan-Ezhiwebiziwinan Nimkii, The Adventures of Nimkii.

Savannah Redlinger

Savannah Redlinger is a Consultant on the Experience team at Slalom Detroit. She's passionate about creating thoughtful designs that leave customers with a lasting impression. As a kid, Savannah wanted to be an inn owner because she was obsessed with the idea of creating the perfect vacation for someone. Savannah sees user experience as a form of hospitality in digital spaces and wants to continue to deliver hospitable and inclusive designs. Savannah is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan’s School of Information where she studied User Experience Design and worked for four years within the university’s communications department.

Jess Vu

Jess Vu is an Experience Designer, Researcher, and Strategist at Slalom Detroit who takes a human-centered and inclusive approach to understanding and solving complex problems businesses and people face. She is passionate about supporting and improving the lives of users through digital products that are accessible, equitable, and intentionally designed to create meaningful and sustainable solutions. Outside of her professional role, Jess enjoys creating with her hands - always searching for a new recipe to try, experimenting with a new craft, and tending to her garden.

Julia Beard

Julia Beard is a UX researcher and strategist dedicated to integrating ethical design into our future. Her curiosity about others' experiences and diverse ways of achieving goals began at a young age. Julia loved assembling things, especially furniture, but often found the instructions confusing and frustrating, leading her to find her own way of assembly (which was the fun part). This led her to wonder: "How are others experiencing these instructions, and what if they can't understand them?" Today, as an Experience Consultant at Slalom, Julia channels that curiosity into her work. She advocates for end users by prioritizing inclusive methods and ensuring that diverse perspectives are incorporated throughout the design process.