IAC25 Presenters

David Dylan Thomas is a strategist, author, and speaker focused on ethical design, cognitive bias, and inclusive content strategy.

Dechen Nagi, IA specialist, blends fashion design and data insights to create intuitive, user-focused information systems.

Dorian Taylor is a consulting designer who helps organizations plan the information ecosystems of their products and infrastructure.

Duane Degler is a partner in Design for Context focused on emerging digital practices in order to create information-rich and user-centered applications.

Emily is a curious, strategic problem solver who loves helping people use information to accomplish their goals.

Emily is a tech leader and Partner/Sr. Dir. at ICF Next. Passionate about IA and UX, lover of storytelling #TechLeader

Eric Saltz is an IA who thrives on taking complex information and creating easily digestible experiences.

Erin White (they/them) is a full-time IA working in the civic tech space after a long stint in digital libraries.

Eugenia Bertulis, award-winning designer, has created global products for Microsoft, Nike, and P&G, and explores ethical design.

Fernanda is a bilingual content strategist improving healthcare access with clear, culturally relevant language.

Frank Sweis is the UX Librarian at Northwestern University. He works on improving the discovery of library services.

Gary Carlson works with Fortune 500 information leaders to help them trust their data and operationalize it across their enterprise.

Heather is a taxonomy expert with 28 years’ experience who consults independently, designs taxonomies, and teaches. Author of The Accidental Taxonomist.

Jared M. Spool, co-founder of Center Centre and founder of UIE, is a pioneer in UX design, speaker, author, and leader in usability since 1978.

Jason Prunty is a creative leader blending design, tech, and strategy as CPO at PersonaWealth to drive impact.