Alex
Werner
Language Strategist
New York City
Pomona College
B.A. in Cognitive Science, minor in Linguistics, concentration in Human-Centered Design
What She Brings to the Team
- An interdisciplinary background in cognitive science, linguistics, and human-centered design – connecting the dots to drive innovation.
- Experience working with a non-profit social innovation startup focused on redefining children’s relationships with reading through the power of imagination.
- A British accent.
Ask Her About
- The interaction between bilingualism, emotion, and decision-making.
- Sound symbolism, snack bars, and storytelling.
- The art of cooking the perfect porridge.
Words to Live By
“Success is a function of persistence and doggedness and the willingness to work hard for twenty-two minutes to make sense of something that most people would give up on after thirty seconds”
— Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers