With 14 years of experience, Kelly Dern is passionate about creating inclusive and engaging video experiences for millions of users. She currently leads a Video AI team at Google, which includes Google Meet, Duo, and Livestreaming for Workspace. She oversees the design vision, strategy, and execution of innovative and user-centric video solutions that leverage AI.听
Prior to joining Google, Kelly worked with Google Nest, start-ups, and Adidas on various product and UX projects, ranging from hardware-software integration to health tech solutions. She received a Google Product Excellence Award for her design work on Inclusive Design Works, a game that simulates different impairments. Kelly enjoys learning new skills and sharing her knowledge as a speaker, mentor, and advisor in the design community. She is currently a design advisor at ILLA, a platform that connects women in the outdoors, and a member of the Old Girls Club, a women+ think tank.