Giannella

UX Research · Product

Hi! I’m Giannella and I enjoy turning messy, human questions into research that product teams can act on.

MIMS student at UC Berkeley’s School of Information, with a background in sociology.

See my case studiesMore about me
  • Giannella smiling in a Yankees cap and leather jacket, high above New York City with skyscrapers behind herFirst time in NY!
  • Giannella smiling in a brown blouse on a sunny, modern office terracePicture day at Credit One internship!
  • Giannella smiling on the Brooklyn Bridge, leaning on the railing with the city behind herWindy day @ the Brooklyn bridge!

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  • Project Lead & UX Researcher · 12 weeks, February–April 2026

    Advising with AI: Reducing Friction in Academic Advising

    Students don’t want AI to replace their advisors. They want it to help them show up ready.

  • Zoom Frame Mode showing two presenters’ screens side by side, with everyone’s video along the top

    PM, UX Researcher & Designer · 12 weeks, Fall 2025

    Zoom Frame Mode

    Keeping chat, audience video, and presenter notes visible during screen sharing, so presenting on Zoom feels collaborative instead of isolating.

  • Undergraduate Thesis Researcher (independent study) · Fall 2022–May 2025

    Lingering Effects of Parental Divorce

    A mixed-methods study of how childhood parental divorce shapes young adults’ emotional, psychological, and relational lives.

Kind Words

  • I was impressed by Giannella’s detailed understanding of the literature on parental divorce in sociology and other disciplines. She explored the topic from various theoretical perspectives.

    Professor Rebecca LondonUniversity of California, Santa Cruz

  • Giannella quickly adapted to our HR environment and contributed meaningfully to our organizational improvement projects. Her reliability, strong communication, and organizational mindset made a noticeable impact.

    Jacqui TurnerDirector of Human Resources, Torn Ranch