Kelly Mack

Kelly Avery Mack is a researcher specializing in Accessibility Technology and Human-Computer Interaction, currently serving as an AI/ML Resident at Apple. She completed her PhD in Computer Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Washington. Her research centers around the development and application of accessibility technology, generative AI, digital avatars, and assistive technologies. Her work spans topics such as representation of people with disabilities in digital technology, privacy protection, and the design of accessible tools. Kelly has extensive experience in both academia and industry, having interned with organizations such as Snap Inc. and Microsoft Research. Her research has made significant contributions to improving inclusivity and accessibility in digital technology.

• 2023 – Present·Apple·AI/ML Resident
  • Focused on research and development in Artificial Intelligence and Accessibility Technology.
• Summer 2022·Snap Inc.·Research Intern
  • Contributed to research projects related to Accessibility Technology.
• Summer 2020·Microsoft Research·Research Intern
  • Conducted research and development in the field of Accessibility Technology.
• Summer 2019·Microsoft·Software Engineering Intern
  • Responsible for software development and user experience optimization.
• Fall 2018·Snap Inc.·Research Intern
  • Worked on research related to digital avatars and user interaction.
• Summer 2018·Microsoft·Software Engineering Intern
  • Developed technologies for accessibility and user experience improvements.
• Summer 2017·Facebook·Software Engineering Intern
  • Participated in projects optimizing user experience development.
• Summer 2015·kCura (now Relativity)·Software Engineering Intern
  • Engaged in software development work.

• 2018 – 2023·University of Washington·PhD
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Research Focus: Accessibility Technology, Human-Computer Interaction
  • Advisor: Jennifer Mankoff
• 2014 – 2018·University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign·BS
  • Major: Computer Science
  • Honors: UIUC Bronze Tablet (Top 3% of class)

• Dennis Lang Award, Disability Studies Program, University of Washington (2023)
• Google Lime Scholar (2020)
• ARCS Foundation Scholar (2019–2021)
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Recipient (2019)