Biography

Mei-yen Shipek is a Communications and Engagement Manager for Autodesk Research. Joining Autodesk in 2014, she started in the workshops at the Technology Center in San Francisco and was not only a project manager but also an educator and design & build consultant. Building off her experience in roles like Community Manager, she has now settled into Research as a storyteller focused on innovation and impact.

She pulls from her diverse experience in design, prototyping, education, and operations to realize innovative solutions through collaboration and delivers impact through storytelling. She is passionate about amplifying others’ work and bringing a voice to less represented communities.