Top Talent like Chelsea are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Chelsea Morgan

UX Designer • UI Designer • User Researcher • New York, NY, US
UI/UX Design
User Research
Usability Testing
Figma
Front-End Development
Design Thinking
User-Centered Design
User Interface Design
UX
User Personas
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
UX/UI Designer with a background in medical Speech Pathology
Hi, I'm Chelsea! As a UX/UI designer specializing in digital healthcare solutions and armed with a professional background in medical Speech Pathology, I bring a unique blend of user-centric understanding, communication, and problem-solving to my work. During my time as a Speech Pathologist, I crafted tailored solutions to rehabilitate the speech & language skills of individuals with varying needs and abilities, honing my ability to address unique challenges creatively and effectively. Beyond my formal training, I've also cultivated a personal background in art and visual design, which has strengthened my eye for good, well-executed design and informed my work through creativity, aesthetic appeal, and functionality.

Projects

Mentr

Mentr is a responsive web-app that connects users with trusted experts across any field, at any time, from anywhere to offer trustworthy advice and real-time insights. This project showcases my UX design process from start to finish all the way from initial research, through wireframing, testing, and ending with the final prototype. Skills used: Competitor analysis, User research, User stories and personas, User flows, Sitemapping/Information Architechture, Wireframing, Prototyping, Responsive design, UI designSee More

Flame Fitness

Flame is a responsive web-app for users of any ability or experience level looking to get into an exercise routine that fits with their current schedule. This project more heavily focuses on the visual design of the product in order to demonstrate my UI design skills and process, all through the wider lens of a UX background. Skills used: Style guides, Mood boards, Wireframing, Prototyping, Animation, Branding, User flowsSee More

Portfolio Website

How I coded my own portfolio website from scratch!

Work History

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Freelance UX/UI Designer

Subwire- Spearhead the UX/UI design process for a live event streaming startup to develop an engaging and user-friendly mobile interface, contributing to over 100K minutes of user engagement since launch. - Collaborate closely with company founder and developers to ensure accurate design implementation, overcoming integration challenges and reducing projected troubleshooting time. - Design and refine UI elements including icons, color schemes, and layout to enhance visual consistency and boost user engagement at over 100 live events. - Optimize visual impact of pitch deck, leveraging design skills to effectively communicate Subwire’s value proposition, increasing investor interest and stakeholder engagement.
O

Speech Language Pathologist

Outreach Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation- Create and adapt individualized, person-centered treatment plans through ongoing assessment and identification of patient needs, pain-points, and goals, improving patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) by 30%. - Collaborate with cross-functional team of rehabilitation and medical professionals, enhancing patient experience and improving quality and efficiency of care, reducing re-hospitalization rates by 23% across a 12-month period. - Implement evidence-based practices and therapy techniques to address diverse speech/language needs for up to 25 patients annually, resulting in an average of 40% improvement in standard assessment scores and a 35% increase in successful communication in daily activities.
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Speech Language Pathologist

Language FundamentalsMay 2021 - May 2022 • 1 yr 1 moPerformed patient evaluations of swallowing, speech, language, cognition, and voice within sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care settings upon physician referral. Created and modified individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment. Implemented interventions according to patient-specific goals via structured and unstructured tasks. Educated and trained patients and caregivers in compensatory and restorative techniques to facilitate safety, independence, and improved functional outcomes. Assisted in conducting and analyzing Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) performed on site. Participated in interdisciplinary patient care via collaboration with other rehabilitation and medical professionals during regularly scheduled care plan meetings.
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Graduate Student Clinician

U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsJan 2020 - Mar 2020 • 3 mosProvided speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing evaluations and interventions in the acute care setting and outpatient clinic. Established individualized, functional, and measurable goals to meet patients unique needs. Assisted in the administration and interpretation of Modified Barium Swallow studies performed on site. Trained patients in specialized voice rehabilitation and management techniques status-post total laryngectomy. Developed proficiency in implementation of Tobii Dynavox and eye-gaze devices for patients with severely limited motor function and verbal communication. Created home exercise programs and incorporated caregiver training to maximize client progress and promote generalization of skills outside of clinical setting.
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Psychometrician

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation NetworkDec 2015 - Apr 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosAdministered a variety of neuropsychological tests used for diagnosis and treatment of various neuropsychological conditions for adult and older adult populations. Recorded test results and behavioral observations adhering to testing protocols; scored and organized test results into summary form. Participated in weekly supervision hours to discuss new testing materials, specific cases and to ensure standardization of general testing procedures.

Education

C

CareerFoundry

Certificate in UX Design, UX/UI Design2022 - 2024
T

Teachers College, Columbia University

Master's degree, Speech-Language Pathology2018 - 2020
L

Lehigh University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology2012 - 2016

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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UX/UI Designer with a background in medical Speech Pathology
Hi, I'm Chelsea! As a UX/UI designer specializing in digital healthcare solutions and armed with a professional background in medical Speech Pathology, I bring a unique blend of user-centric understanding, communication, and problem-solving to my work. During my time as a Speech Pathologist, I crafted tailored solutions to rehabilitate the speech & language skills of individuals with varying needs and abilities, honing my ability to address unique challenges creatively and effectively. Beyond my formal training, I've also cultivated a personal background in art and visual design, which has strengthened my eye for good, well-executed design and informed my work through creativity, aesthetic appeal, and functionality.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Chelsea are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Chelsea Morgan

UX Designer • UI Designer • User Researcher • New York, NY, US
UI/UX Design
User Research
Usability Testing
Figma
Front-End Development
Design Thinking
User-Centered Design
User Interface Design
UX
User Personas
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

Mentr

Mentr is a responsive web-app that connects users with trusted experts across any field, at any time, from anywhere to offer trustworthy advice and real-time insights. This project showcases my UX design process from start to finish all the way from initial research, through wireframing, testing, and ending with the final prototype. Skills used: Competitor analysis, User research, User stories and personas, User flows, Sitemapping/Information Architechture, Wireframing, Prototyping, Responsive design, UI design

Flame Fitness

Flame is a responsive web-app for users of any ability or experience level looking to get into an exercise routine that fits with their current schedule. This project more heavily focuses on the visual design of the product in order to demonstrate my UI design skills and process, all through the wider lens of a UX background. Skills used: Style guides, Mood boards, Wireframing, Prototyping, Animation, Branding, User flows

Portfolio Website

How I coded my own portfolio website from scratch!

Work History

S

Freelance UX/UI Designer

Subwire- Spearhead the UX/UI design process for a live event streaming startup to develop an engaging and user-friendly mobile interface, contributing to over 100K minutes of user engagement since launch. - Collaborate closely with company founder and developers to ensure accurate design implementation, overcoming integration challenges and reducing projected troubleshooting time. - Design and refine UI elements including icons, color schemes, and layout to enhance visual consistency and boost user engagement at over 100 live events. - Optimize visual impact of pitch deck, leveraging design skills to effectively communicate Subwire’s value proposition, increasing investor interest and stakeholder engagement.
O

Speech Language Pathologist

Outreach Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation- Create and adapt individualized, person-centered treatment plans through ongoing assessment and identification of patient needs, pain-points, and goals, improving patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) by 30%. - Collaborate with cross-functional team of rehabilitation and medical professionals, enhancing patient experience and improving quality and efficiency of care, reducing re-hospitalization rates by 23% across a 12-month period. - Implement evidence-based practices and therapy techniques to address diverse speech/language needs for up to 25 patients annually, resulting in an average of 40% improvement in standard assessment scores and a 35% increase in successful communication in daily activities.
L

Speech Language Pathologist

Language FundamentalsMay 2021 - May 2022 • 1 yr 1 moPerformed patient evaluations of swallowing, speech, language, cognition, and voice within sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care settings upon physician referral. Created and modified individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment. Implemented interventions according to patient-specific goals via structured and unstructured tasks. Educated and trained patients and caregivers in compensatory and restorative techniques to facilitate safety, independence, and improved functional outcomes. Assisted in conducting and analyzing Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) performed on site. Participated in interdisciplinary patient care via collaboration with other rehabilitation and medical professionals during regularly scheduled care plan meetings.
U

Graduate Student Clinician

U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsJan 2020 - Mar 2020 • 3 mosProvided speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing evaluations and interventions in the acute care setting and outpatient clinic. Established individualized, functional, and measurable goals to meet patients unique needs. Assisted in the administration and interpretation of Modified Barium Swallow studies performed on site. Trained patients in specialized voice rehabilitation and management techniques status-post total laryngectomy. Developed proficiency in implementation of Tobii Dynavox and eye-gaze devices for patients with severely limited motor function and verbal communication. Created home exercise programs and incorporated caregiver training to maximize client progress and promote generalization of skills outside of clinical setting.
G

Psychometrician

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation NetworkDec 2015 - Apr 2017 • 1 yr 5 mosAdministered a variety of neuropsychological tests used for diagnosis and treatment of various neuropsychological conditions for adult and older adult populations. Recorded test results and behavioral observations adhering to testing protocols; scored and organized test results into summary form. Participated in weekly supervision hours to discuss new testing materials, specific cases and to ensure standardization of general testing procedures.

Education

C

CareerFoundry

Certificate in UX Design, UX/UI Design2022 - 2024
T

Teachers College, Columbia University

Master's degree, Speech-Language Pathology2018 - 2020
L

Lehigh University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology2012 - 2016

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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