Nannearl Brown

Nannearl is a Researcher at Figma who journeyed into the field by way of systems engineering and social impact. She cares greatly about creating a shared understanding of the tech industry with all, most especially with Black people and other marginalized groups. Nannearl has shared her knowledge by leading UX workshops, serving as a design educator for online design bootcamps, and via her YouTube channel, Unpacked Angles. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s from the University of Virginia in Engineering Science and Systems Engineering (respectively) in addition to a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of Southern California with a focus in social entrepreneurship. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and in her spare time, she enjoys creative projects, learning how to play the violin, and volunteering for Black Girls Code.