Tampa Bay UX Group

The Tampa Bay User Experience Group is a volunteer-led user experience professional organizations in south central Florida created by Krissy Scoufis in August, 2013. Mike Gallers and Beth Galambos joined the leadership team shortly after the group started and together they hosted over 70+ events.

In 2022, Rob Vanasco took over the group and began hosting meetups in January 2023.

In 2025, Amanda Starling, Andy Weir and Christina Adames took over the group and began hosting meetups in January 2026.

The purpose of the group is to provide ways for the local UX community, and those interested in UX, to connect, learn, and grow.

The goal of the group is to..

• Create a place where people feel welcome, accepted, and heard.
• Provide opportunities for people to learn and practice UX principles.
• Connect people with one another.
• Provide opportunities to serve our communities and use our UX skills to improve the lives of the people around us.

Code of Conduct
Tampa Bay UX is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. Harassment, discrimination, or harmful behavior of any kind will not be tolerated at our events or in our community spaces. Participation is a privilege, and if we receive credible information that someone has violated our Code of Conduct inside or outside our events, they will be asked to no longer participate. All reports and enforcement actions are handled privately and with discretion. By attending, you agree to engage respectfully, honor boundaries, and help maintain a safe space for all.