Stephanie Mencia is a designer. An avid reader. A music fan. A dog lover.
And we're fortunate she's also a User Experience Designer at JMP! She works closely with product managers, software developers and customers to make sure JMP is easy and pleasant to use. Stephanie (@smencia) has been a JMP user since first touching the software while in graduate school at Virginia Tech, where she earned a master's degree in industrial and systems engineering.
Before joining JMP, Stephanie served as a Human Factors Engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center and User Experience Designer at LexisNexis, a pioneer in online document accessibility.
Stephanie says, "I am passionate about improving the lives of others through design and being able to see it in motion."
Stephanie in Greensboro, NC. She is a big fan of Mac Miller.
Let's get to know more about Stephanie...
Lightning Round
Stephanie and her mom.Where were you born?
Manassas, VA
What was your first job?
Sales Associate at United Colors of Benetton (16 years old). Human Factors Engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City Beach (first professional job).
In one word, what's the best thing about your current job?
The people
List three of your favorite hobbies.
Reading, Live Music, Cooking
Describe yourself in three words.
Sarcastic, loyal, approachable
What book are you reading?
The Man Who Couldn't Stop by David Adam
What is your favorite movie genre?
Comedy
What is the first web page you go to when you start work?
Spotify
What is your favorite podcast to listen to?
Lore by Aaron Mahnke
Name one JMP-related achievement that you're proud of.
The launch of JMP Live
Name one thing most of your colleagues would be surprised to know.
Even though I have many tattoos, I am afraid of needles.
Name one other person in the division who you admire and describe why in three sentences or fewer.
Robin Betters (@robin_betters). She has such a great work ethic and a positive demeanor. She works with many different personalities. Everything she plans/does is always done with enthusiasm.
Stephanie in San Francisco. She's also a big fan of mermaids!This or That
What does Stephanie prefer?
- A mountain holiday OVER the seaside
- Dogs OVER cats
- Tea OVER coffee
- Graph Builder OVER JSL
- Restaurant OVER picnic
- Cake OVER pie
- Late night OVER morning
- Ambivert OVER extrovert or introvert
- Silly OVER serious
- Low tech OVER high tech
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Wow! Not only are we both Hokies, it seems we both have the same great taste in podcasts as well :-). Great to learn more about you Stephanie!
Love these photos and I love Stephanie! You look just like your mutha!
Love me @smencia such great energy and contagious smile!!! And she loves FALL .. cheers to all things cold
Stephanie is the best! So creative and great to work with. Also shares some of the best Tik Toks.
I love learning about my new JMP colleagues!
You are amazing, @smencia ! Your taste is impeccable -I am a Mac Miller fan as well:)
Your three words are so interesting: Sarcastic, loyal, approachable. Seems like they shouldn't go together, but somehow they do. That's because you're one of a kind, Stephanie.
Lore is the best podcast!
