Reality is a bit of a bore
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Reality is a bit of a bore •
360° THINKER, LASER-FOCUSED PURSUER OF CURIOSITY
When it comes to creative, I believe in pursuing the right-brained and the left-brained. Once we’ve nailed the story, I switch gears, guiding it through to execution across all platforms—old school, new school and next school.
For me, team leadership means putting everything on the table. Let’s have fun executing with clear eyes and a sharp focus on measurable outcomes.
Donna Hazen
Director, Innovation & Design
Skills:
Leadership, design/art direction, experience design (CX/EX), brand, strategy, UX/UI, digital, video, business development, HCD thinking, HCD design and facilitation, multimillion-dollar budget management, pocket-change budget management, listening, laughing in the midst of chaos, presentation, mentoring, menteeing
Industry:
Fortune 100 companies - Retail, Financial, Healthcare, Tech
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING.
(It’s entirely possible my mom paid these people to say these things.)
Creative Director
"In my career, I've rarely encountered someone who could blend intellectual rigor with such intuitive people leadership. Donna didn't just manage difficult conversations—she elevated them. Her approach to guiding a senior team through complex changes showed me what's possible when you combine deep product thinking with authentic human connection. Working with her raised my own bar for what great leadership looks like."
Boss
“You are the special sauce.”
VP
“She’s a shape-shifter for sure. One minute she’s talking like a creative director, the next minute she’s thinking like a business developer, a minute later she’s debating like a strategist. She’s a rarity.”
Friend & Colleague
“She’s truly gifted at maintaining conceptual integrity throughout the creative process.”
Co-worker