Cohort Program

Program Development ● Curriculum Development ● Project Management ● Education

Role

Vice President of Education: Project Manager & Program Director

Organization

All Things Design @ UC Davis

Tools Used

Notion (project management), Figma (curriculum design)

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A 4-week, fast-paced cohort program designed to give new members hands-on experience in UI/UX, product management, and cross-functional teamwork. The initiative was aimed at boosting confidence, creative output, and collaborative readiness for real-world client work.

Background

Overview

Led the creation and execution of a structured, accelerated learning experience to help members build foundational skills across design and product domains. The program balanced hands-on client work with peer collaboration and guided mentorship.

  1. Designed a weekly curriculum featuring workshops on design thinking, product roadmaps, and client collaboration

  2. Coordinated with real-world clients to scope deliverables and align expectations

  3. Developed a Notion dashboard to track attendance, team progress, and mentor feedback

  4. Facilitated weekly stand-ups to monitor team progress and resolve blockers in real time

Responsibilities

  1. 5 teams completed polished client deliverables, including interactive presentations

  2. Over 90% of participants reported increased confidence in design and collaboration tools

  3. The program was adopted as a quarterly onboarding initiative for future cohorts

Outcome

Artifact