About Kazoua

My background is unconventional. I spent years working in mental health, leadership, and community research, helping individuals navigate complex systems. Those experiences taught me that great design isn’t about making things look good; it’s about making people’s lives easier.

Today, I bring that same empathy and analytical thinking into UX design, using research and data to create intuitive digital experiences.

A modern conference table in light ash wood holding a single open portfolio case, revealing printed UX case study boards that combine interface mockups, analytics snapshots, and concise insights in a clean grid layout. A slim, matte-black tablet rests beside the case, its lock screen displaying a subtle notification glow. The background shows a blurred glass wall with faint reflections of interface screens. Overhead recessed lighting provides even, neutral illumination, while a hint of cool daylight from the right introduces gentle contrast. Photographic realism, shot from a low, three-quarter angle along the table’s edge, evoking a polished, presentation-ready atmosphere that highlights professional growth in UX analytics.

A large, wall-mounted glass board filled with meticulously drawn UX flow diagrams, color-coded arrows, and neatly written metric labels such as ‘drop-off rate’ and ‘time on task.’ Below, a low, light-wood credenza holds stacked notebooks, carefully arranged printed reports, and a closed tablet. A slim floor lamp casts warm, diffused LED light across the board, creating delicate reflections and soft glows around the ink lines. The room is otherwise minimal, with neutral gray walls and a polished concrete floor. Photographic realism, shot from a slight side angle to capture depth, evoking a focused, professional atmosphere of systematic UX analysis.

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE, UX DESIGN
GOOGLE | COURSERA

PHD, MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

MS, MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY
ST CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY | ST CLOUD, MINNESOTA

BA, SOCIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

EXPERIENCE

Independent Contractor
2026-Present

Community Researcher
SoLoHmo Partnership for Health & Wellness | Minneapolis, Minnesota
2020-2023

A neatly arranged workspace featuring a silver laptop open to side-by-side UX research findings and analytics graphs, placed on a smooth white desk with a slight satin sheen. Next to the laptop lies a stack of printed user journey maps with highlighted touchpoints and handwritten annotations. A small, geometric concrete planter with a green succulent adds texture and color. Soft afternoon natural light pours in from the left, creating clear but gentle shadows and a focused, contemplative atmosphere. Photographic realism, composed using the rule of thirds from a slightly elevated angle, with a crisp, modern aesthetic that conveys thoughtful, analytical design work.