Summary
Misha Hawthorn is a Senior Software Engineer with 12 years of experience building user-centered solutions that connect data integration, client support, and social impact. Currently at Knack and principal at Selenium Solutions, she focuses on practical engineering that empowers communities and advances privacy-conscious design. With a BA in Sociology from Hamline and training from Foresight Prep, Misha brings a rare blend of social science insight and technical craft to product decisions and user research. Her interests in student voice, LGBTQIA2S+ advocacy, and digital privacy inform a thoughtful approach to engineering systems that prioritize real human needs. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, she thrives on translating complex technical problems into accessible tools that drive positive change.
12 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science - BS, Sociology, Bachelor of Science - BS, Sociology at Hamline University
Oberlin College
English