Katie Arca

Katie Adams Arca serves as a User Experience Specialist at the University of California, Merced, where she is dedicated to enhancing the digital experience for a diverse campus community, particularly focusing on first-generation students. In her current role, Katie is at the forefront of developing and implementing the university's first user experience analysis process. This initiative aims to systematically evaluate and improve the usability of the Connect platform, ensuring that vital information is accessible and effectively communicated to all students.

Katie's expertise in user experience (UX) research and testing allows her to deploy fully analyzed experiences that address critical issues such as cybersecurity and process development. By leveraging inclusive design principles, she strives to create technology solutions that not only meet the needs of users but also promote equitable access to information and resources. Her passion for social and environmental justice informs her approach, as she seeks to ensure that emerging technologies serve to empower rather than marginalize.

In addition to her technical skills in prototyping and desktop design, Katie excels in communication and teamwork, collaborating with various stakeholders across the campus to foster a culture of user-centered design. Her proficiency in tools like Salesforce.com and Microsoft Office enhances her ability to analyze data and present findings that drive informed decision-making. Through her work, Katie Adams Arca is not only enhancing the digital landscape at UC Merced but also championing a vision where technology acts as a bridge to greater accessibility and inclusion for all.