Erika Barnes is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in user research and interaction design. Currently serving as Principal Interaction Designer at Lexia Learning since August 2016, Erika manages user research and the design of enhancements for educator reporting tools. Previous roles include Principal Product Designer at Liaison International, where Erika focused on application management systems, and Principal Product Designer at Blackboard, responsible for course management system enhancements. Erika's early career includes UI design at Resolution Health and project management at Fannie Mae, marking a strong foundation in usability and design processes. Erika holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dickinson College, obtained in 1991.