I'm a bilingual UX researcher.

I'm a mechanical engineer trained in user experience & hardware.

My name is Luisa Apolaya Torres.

My work focuses on building community - from accessible product design, impact-driven startups, to nonprofit organizations leveraging the arts.

I graduated from MIT in 2021.

I was born in Peru, and raised in East LA.

I'm actively searching for full-time job opportunities as a

UX Researcher

Project Coordinator

Human Factors Engineer

In my personal life, I am an avid traveler, aunt, artist, and fan of public transportation.

5+ years shaping accessible and inclusive business strategy through bilingual research in industry.

Presentation design & empathetic storytelling

ResearchOps

Corporate communications & effective cross-collaboration

Mechanical engineer trained in user experience and high-impact projects

Prototyping, hardware, quantitative research

Planning for high-risk projects

Evaluating environmental impact through technical analyses

6+ years uplifting underserved communities by leading organizing efforts, project planning, and building strong relationships.

Networking, social media, blog writing

Researching fundraising strategy & grants for NPOs

Enthusiastic educator