Emilia Rybak
Consultant, UX Research & Behavior Design @ Self-employed, ex-AccentureEmilia Rybak
Consultant, UX Research & Behavior Design @ Self-employed, ex-AccentureServices
$230 / month
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MentorCruise summary
Emilia is a self-employed Consultant in UX Research and Behavior Design, formerly at Accenture. She has more than nine years of consulting and agency experience, including more than five years in UX research, human-centered design, and behavioral science. She helps UX researchers and designers break into the field, make career pivots, and strengthen their research positioning.
Based on 8 verified mentee reviews
- Reviewers often praise her detailed, actionable feedback on résumés, research positioning, and next steps.
- Mentees value her patient, approachable support, which makes it easier to ask questions and learn without feeling overwhelmed.
- Several reviewers mention her support for beginners entering UX, graduates starting work, and professionals returning after a career break.
About
My experience: I have 9+ years of consulting/agency experience, 5+ of which have spanned the fields of UX Research, Human-centered Design, and Behavioral Science. I made a mid-career pivot into UX & Design Consulting from Marketing (I know how tough a mid-career pivot can be!).
How I'll help you: I can provide mentorship on upskilling in behavioral science/how to apply it to your UX work, career pivots (breaking into UX, full-time to freelance/self-employment, etc.), unconventional career paths, battling imposter syndrome, whether to pursue a Master's/PhD in behavioral science vs. a training program, finding fully remote work/becoming a digital nomad, working abroad, and many more topics!
Next step: Start a free trial with me so you can be sure that we're a fit before signing up! I want to make sure I'm the right mentor for you :)
What I've done: I've conducted end-to-end, cross-cultural research studies across 12 countries both at Accenture and in my independent consulting work. I also worked abroad for 4 years in Mexico. I'm passionate about voicing the unique needs of systemically under-resourced populations, including people with chronic conditions.
Past clients: 2 FAANG companies, and 4 Fortune 500 companies in Healthcare and Consumer Goods.
What I'm up to now: I'm an independent UX Research & Behavior Design consultant running my own business. I'm also a digital nomad, working fully remotely while traveling.
Education: I earned my Master's degree in Behavioral & Decision Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Duke University.
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
Emilia is a great mentor who has guided me with such great insight about the UXR field. I enjoyed her sharing her own personal journey through UXR and feel that it is relatable. She always takes her time to leave incredibly detailed notes or suggestions and always gets back to me in a timely matter. This mentorship with Emilia has contributed to my professional development by identifying and effectively communicate my transferable skills for UX research roles and I am forever thankful for that! I recommend her to those who are looking for a great mentorship! enjoyed my journey and recommend her to anyone who is seeking a mentor!
Melissa
Standard Plan • 7 months
5 out of 5 stars
Working with Emilia was career-changing. I secured an hourly rate over 50% higher than I thought I could even ask for, increasing my annual earning potential by 5 figures. As a European professional pursuing an opportunity with a U.S. company, her guidance was absolutely invaluable. She helped me restructure my résumé to highlight measurable results, coached me on interview preparation and answering questions effectively, and guided me step by step through multiple rounds of compensation negotiations. What made the biggest difference was her ability to help me recognize my value and confidently advocate for it. I loved that. Her strategic advice and support helped me navigate difficult negotiations without settling for less than my skills were worth. Beyond the immediate financial impact, she’s fundamentally changed how I approach my career and future earning potential. I couldn’t recommend her more
Fabio
Standard Plan • 1 month
4 out of 5 stars
The mentorship was thoughtful and practical, with very detailed feedback. Emilia's guidance was grounded in real hiring expectations and helped clarify how to strengthen research positioning and next steps. I appreciated the honesty, structure, and generosity with time and resources. Would recommend to others looking for clear, experience-based career guidance.
Tanuja
Lite Plan • 1 month
What happens when you start
You tell Emilia your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Emilia reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
