The Leadership Leap: Moving from Senior to Manager

On Zoom
Thursday March 27th
6:00 PM Pacific

This panel discussion is designed to help senior UX designers navigate the transition into management by providing insights from experienced design leaders. Through this discussion, attendees will gain a better understanding of what it takes to move into leadership roles, the challenges and opportunities that come with management, and actionable steps to prepare for this career shift.

Meet the Panelists

Joie Chung (She/Her) - Senior Director of Product Design at Realtor.com

Joie Chung is an accomplished product design leader based in Austin, TX. With nearly two decades in the design industry, she has gained a deep understanding of what makes great products and how strategic design drives business growth. She has led high-performing teams in both agency and in-house settings, bringing empathy, creativity, and adaptability to her leadership. As Senior Director of Product Design at Realtor.com, Joie leads the user experience for consumer web and mobile apps, designing tools to help people find their next home and navigate the buying, renting, and selling process. Outside of work, you’ll likely find her hiking on the trails with her pup.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joiechung

Juhi Sodani (She/Her) - Head of UX and Design at ProtectAI

Juhi Sodani is a seasoned UX and design leader with extensive experience in shaping digital experiences for B2B enterprise and security/observability products. As the Head of UX & Design at Protect AI, she leads design strategy, user research, and product development, ensuring seamless user experiences across the web platform. Previously, she held key roles at Elastic, Oracle (via DataScience Inc.), and Welcome, where she spearheaded UX roadmaps, built design systems, and optimized product interfaces for global audiences.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juhisodani

Sam Britney (She/Her) - Director of User Experience at AppFolio, Inc.

Sam Britney is a seasoned Director of UX with over two decades of expertise in the field of SaaS product design at Fortune 500 companies and startups in B2B and B2C. Sam's passion for crafting easy-to-use designs is matched only by her love for leading dynamic teams. From managing teams of 2-20 designers to fostering innovation across collaborative environments, Sam is all about cultivating the potential in others. When not diving into design, you might find Sam on a travel adventure or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sambritney

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