Mariya Nikolayev

Mariya Nikolayev, Ph.D., is a Senior User Experience Researcher at Stride, Inc. since January 2020, bringing extensive expertise in user experience research from previous roles at Learning Seeds Inc. and the Committee for Children. Prior experience includes positions as a Graduate Student Intern at Common Sense Media and a Research Consultant for PBS KIDS Digital at the Public Broadcasting Service. Mariya's academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from George Mason University, a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from UC Irvine, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University.