Maryann is a seasoned human-centered design (HCD) and design strategy & innovation consultant with rich experience spanning over eight years. She excels in guiding organizations towards strategic design approaches that significantly enhance their product and service offerings. Maryann’s expertise covers a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, global health, digital finance, and education, with a special focus on promoting digital inclusion and economic empowerment for women and girls. Before embarking on her consulting career, she held pivotal roles such as senior design researcher at IDEO.org, senior product designer at Andela, and leader of Africa’s largest design community. Maryann is deeply passionate about crafting research-driven solutions, products, and services that intersect human behaviour with the transformative power of data.