Yael graduated from IXD in 2019 and currently works as a Senior Product Designer at Normative, where she helps shape innovative products, craft strategies, and facilitate collaborative workshops for clients in diverse industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, commodities, and finance. During her time at Sheridan College, Yael completed UX design internships at Microsoft and Pivot Design Group. She recently continued her design learning journey in the d.MBA collective, where she learned to align design and business skills and honed her business confidence. In the summer, Yael moonlights as a lifeguard instructor, teaching lifesaving, first aid, and CPR skills. In her spare time, Yael enjoys competitive swimming, hiking, canoeing, and building LEGO.