Samantha Le
samanthale@umass.edu
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST
Bachelor of Arts with Individual Concentration in Human-Computer Interaction and Design (May 2028)
- GPA: 3.883
- Commonwealth Honors Student
- Minor: Information Technology
- Certificate: Design and Creative Technologies
- Relevant Coursework: Intro to Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Communication Design, Digital Cultures, Digital Design, Digital Publishing and Book Design, Social Psychology
Skills
Technical: HTML, CSS, Python, Java, Bootstrap, Adobe CC (Ps, Ai, In, An, Dw), Wix, Canva, Figma, Framer
Skills: Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, User Research, Prototyping and Wireframing, Information Architecture, Design-thinking, Product-thinking
Leadership and Activities
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
Peer Advisor (Feb 2026 - Present)
- Advise prospective and current BDIC students through drop-in and scheduled appointments, supporting interdisciplinary concentration exploration and program fit
- Mentor students in the Proposal Writing course by guiding curriculum design, reviewing drafts, and providing constructive feedback throughout the semester
- Assist students in identifying and connecting with faculty sponsors aligned with their academic and interdisciplinary goals
- Represent BDIC at admissions and campus events while utilizing the Navigate platform to manage appointments and document advising interactions
LEARNING TO LEARN
Product Management Intern (Sept 2025 - Present)
- Support full product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-launch analysis
- Build and test feature prototypes, landing pages, and workflows using no-code tools; conduct user research and competitive analysis to identify needs and trends
- Translate insights into product requirements and user stories, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution
ALANA ENABLED
UI/UX Designer (Oct 2025 - Present)
- Support full product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-launch analysis
- Build and test feature prototypes, landing pages, and workflows using no-code tools; conduct user research and competitive analysis to identify needs and trends
- Translate insights into product requirements and user stories, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution
ALANA ENABLED
UI/UX Design Intern (May 2025 - Oct 2025)
- Contribute to the UI/UX enhancement of the Alana App, Alana Marketplace, and associated websites, including wireframing, prototyping, developing design strategy, and clearly articulating design decisions
- Conduct basic market research to ensure that the UI/UX will be familiar to Gen Z users and easy for them to navigate, balancing business and user goals
UMASS AMHERST PRODUCT CLUB
Design Chair (May 2025 - Oct 2025)
- Organize and spearhead workshops, industry webinars and weekly meetings to foster product thinking among members
- Approve and oversee all design content used for the club website and social media platforms
UMASS AMHERST DESIGN CLUB
President (Dec 2024 - Present)
- Oversee all club operations by establishing and managing the executive board structure, ensuringsmooth coordination across three subteams
- Manage administrative tasks, including annual club registration, preparing meeting materials, and booking venues for meetings and events
- Coordinate financial operations with the treasurer, managing budgets and transactions, to ensure logistics and costs are well aligned
- Direct marketing strategies, identifying key social media platforms to enhance outreach