Mira Rao

Mira Rao is a seasoned professional in product research and user experience, currently serving as the Director of Product Research at Slack since July 2020. In this role, Mira leads UX and research initiatives across various product areas, emphasizing strategic leadership and inclusive research practices. Prior experience includes positions as a Senior Research Manager at Coro Northern California, where Mira collaborated with a diverse cohort on regional challenges, and as Research Director at Blink, focusing on human-centered research strategies. Additional roles at Dropbox and Kaiser Family Foundation involved leading design research for Dropbox Paper and conducting impactful public opinion surveys, respectively. Mira holds an MPH in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University and a BA in Community Studies with a Healthcare Concentration from the University of California, Santa Cruz.