rachael kusiak
Design Manager delivering products that save time, scale fast, and drive adoption.
I’m currently leading design for the DoD’s first accredited, collaborative flight scheduling application at Agile Defense.
Management: Providing mentorship and growth to design teams and advocating for them along the way.
Design Ops: Establishing best practices for design teams and providing the tools needed for adoption.
Strategy: Iterating tactical delivery work to align with the mission, vision and goals of the team.
Product Design: Building trust with users through human centered design and iterative research.
From building strong teams to shaping strategy, I’m focused on scaling operations and driving product growth.
By leveraging human-centered design and research, I build trust with users and refine products to align with the team’s mission, vision, and goals.
From building strong teams to shaping strategy, I’m focused on scaling operations and driving product growth.
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What it’s like to work with me
“Rachael brings consistency, empathy, and structure to everything she does, making her a strong partner for both delivery and growth”
“The peer feedback is clear: her judgment is trusted, her planning is strong, and her contributions are foundational.”
— Senior Director of Design & Strategy, Agile Defense