Summary
Cathy Lee is a UX design leader with 13 years of experience crafting human-centered products across startups and enterprise SaaS, currently managing UX at Altus Group in New York. She blends user research, product strategy, and hands-on design—having led end-to-end efforts in proptech, edtech, and health platforms—to turn complex data into accessible, usable experiences. Cathy has a track record of launching high-impact features (including a Drug Ratings MVP reaching 600k+ doctors) and building design systems that improve consistency and developer velocity. Passionate about serving underserved communities, she pairs qualitative insights with measurable experimentation to boost conversion and retention. Outside work she deepens empathy through photography, volunteering, and travel, informing her practical yet empathetic approach to design.
13 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Exchange Program, Exchange Program at Sciences Po Paris
B.S., Marketing, Information Systems, B.S., Marketing, Information Systems at New York University
Certificate in Social Innovation Design, Executive Program for Social Innovation Design, Certificate in Social Innovation Design, Executive Program for Social Innovation Design at University of Pennsylvania