Kelly Dern
Lecturer
Advertising, Public Relations and Media Design

With 14 years of experience, Kelly Dern is passionate about creating inclusive and engaging video experiences for millions of users. She currently leads a Video AI team at Google, which includes Google Meet, Duo, and Livestreaming for Workspace. She oversees the design vision, strategy, and execution of innovative and user-centric video solutions that leverage AI.Ìý

Prior to joining Google, Kelly worked with Google Nest, start-ups, and Adidas on various product and UX projects, ranging from hardware-software integration to health tech solutions. She received a Google Product Excellence Award for her design work on Inclusive Design Works, a game that simulates different impairments. Kelly enjoys learning new skills and sharing her knowledge as a speaker, mentor, and advisor in the design community. She is currently a design advisor at ILLA, a platform that connects women in the outdoors, and a member of the Old Girls Club, a women+ think tank.