User Experience Researcher
Qualcomm Technologies Inc


Andrea Villa is a user experience researcher and designer with 20+ years of experience. Deeply curious about authentic human experience, she's conducted 100+ research studies and interviewed thousands of people on topics from pets to wireless to privacy and more. An ardent evangelist of digital accessibility for people with disabilities, Andrea holds a certification in Information Accessibility Design & Policy from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As Chair of Qualcomm’s AbilityQ employee resource group for employees with disabilities and family caretakers, she is an employee leader on initiatives for hiring and retention, driving visibility & support for people with disabilities at work and at home, and reducing stigma through education and awareness. Combining expertise in UX methodologies and passion for accessibility as an innovation space, Andrea has designed and deployed a series of Accessibility Lab “pop-up” experiences throughout Qualcomm locations in San Diego, CA.