Advocating for Design in Cross-Functional Teams

Balancing diverse viewpoints while advocating for design's impact can be a difficult but essential skill to become a high performer. Whether you're a mid-weight designer aiming to expand your impact or a senior designer seeking fresh perspectives, this fireside chat conversation will equip you with the confidence and strategies to champion design in any cross-functional setting.

You'll learn from

Paulina Galindo

Product Design Lead @DoorDash | Ex-LinkedIn | Career coach for designers

Paulina is a Growth Design Leader who is passionate about mentoring and empowering designers to advance their careers, elevate design & craft quality and push for the higher standards.

Jacalin Ding (host)

Principal Designer & Course Creator 🤹 Coached 10,000+ designers worldwide

Jacalin Ding is a seasoned product design leader and business strategist with over 15 years of experience. She is also a highly regarded Maven course instructor, elevating learnings in Product Design Career development.

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