We are committed to mentorship and building community.
Whether you’re early in your UX career or need to brush up on your portfolio, our mentors can help guide you.
Mentors have a limited capacity for mentees, so time with a mentor is first come first serve. Please contact us if you’re interested in becoming a mentor!
Mentors
Malachi Atkinson
Hello! I’m Malachi Atkinson, Web Strategist at Belt Creative and the proud Founder of MAVE Design. My expertise spans Web and Visual Design, along with SEO strategies, focusing on empowering businesses and creative individuals who aim for unparalleled excellence in their brands. Beyond my professional realm, I’m passionate about creating music and advocating for black mental health. I’m excited about the opportunity to collaborate!
Shubham Kulkarni
Hello UX Team! I’m thrilled to be here as a mentor. I started my career as a mechanical engineer and made a bold pivot into UX, driven by a deep interest in the digital design industry. My journey began as a UI Designer, which led me to Philadelphia to pursue a master’s degree. Since then, I’ve been working as a Product Researcher with QVC.
Over the last five years, I’ve developed a strong balance between business strategy, design, and research. If you think my experience might help you transition or grow in the UX field, please feel free to schedule some time with me through my ADP list or Calendly. Looking forward to connecting!
Emma Coath
Emma Coath (she/her) is a socially driven UI/UX designer based in Center City, Philly, PA. She is passionate about connecting with others and creating impactful, user-centered designs. She graduated from Tyler School of Art and Architecture GAID BFA program, Temple University in 2020. She has worked in a non-profit organization as a freelancer, designed for hospitals, and currently works in the academic library world at Clarivate. Emma's experience spans non-profit, healthcare, enterprises, library websites, accessibility, UX research, AI, chatbots, and more.
She is located near the Barnes Foundation in Center City and prefers in-person meetings with a maximum of two 30-minute meetings per month. Rules: first come/first serve basis and 5-minute radius of Center City - use her Calendly link :)
Her schedule is open on Wednesdays and off on holidays. Emma especially enjoys mentoring other women of color and the LGBTQ+ community as an ally and advocate. She looks forward to giving back as a mentor. Emma had 3 UX AIGA Design mentors in the past and has continued mentoring other young professionals since 2024.