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I help organizations create bold, human-centered experiences that inspire people and deliver measurable impact.
Who I Am
I’m Donna Claire Williams, a UX leader with a passion for creating meaningful, human-centered experiences. Over the past two decades, I’ve shaped design strategies and led transformative initiatives for global brands, combining creativity with strategy, empathy with innovation, and design with measurable business outcomes. For me, design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about building the bridge between vision and impact.
How I Lead
I lead with curiosity, adaptability, and integrity—empowering teams to do their best work while driving bold transformations across digital platforms, brands, and user experiences. Colleagues know me as a culture builder and collaborator who makes the process as impactful as the outcome.
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/ Core Strengths
UX Strategy & Design
Human-Centered Leadership
Design Thinking & Innovation
Product & Project Management
Brand & Identity Design
Data-Driven Storytelling
My expertise blends UX strategy, design thinking, and brand identity with a leadership style rooted in empathy and collaboration. I build empowered teams, drive innovation through human-centered design, and translate data into compelling stories that connect people and business outcomes. With a strong foundation in product and project management, I ensure every initiative moves forward with clarity, adaptability, and measurable impact.
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/ Fun Facts
By The
Numbers
20+
Years Designing
4.8/5
Leadership Score
80+
Projects Shipped
1
Boujee Labradoodle
Building experiences that matter.
Building experiences that matter.
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/ Experience
Overview
- VP, User Experience & Design · Global Head of Digital Design
- Revantage, a Blackstone Company | 2021 – Present | My user-centric design approach has boosted satisfaction and engagement metrics for global partners in the Blackstone real estate ecosystem. Since Revantage’s expansion into a global organization, I now lead digital design initiatives at a worldwide scale, driving product innovation and design excellence across international markets. I’ve launched innovative digital products and streamlined processes, reinforcing Revantage’s reputation as a technology leader. Dedicated to excellence and strategic thinking, I strive for continuous design innovation to enhance the organization’s digital landscape and experiences.
- Head of Creative & UX
- Enova International | 2010 – 2021 | As a seasoned leader in creative strategy and user experience, I drove brand consistency across global channels. I managed cross-functional teams that delivered innovative solutions, optimizing processes for efficiency and quality. My expertise and contributions include implementing project management systems, championing user-centered design, and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders to execute strategic roadmaps.
- Creative Director
- BlueStar Energy | 2007 – 2010 | I brought a wealth of experience in navigating highly regulated environments while driving innovative and compliant creative strategies. My hands-on approach enabled me to lead projects from inception to successful completion, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines without compromising on creativity or quality.
- Brand & Marketing Manager
- McNeese State University | 2004 – 2007 | I successfully developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to enhance the institution’s visibility and reputation, even during the challenges posed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. My expertise in digital marketing campaigns resulted in increased student enrollment and engagement.