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about me

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Hi, I’m Simona!

I'm a traveler, people person, and curious observer of the human behavior. Whether I'm exploring a new city or a new idea, I'm fascinated by the many ways we experience the same world differently.

Coming from a background in Special Education and Rehabilitation, I've always been drawn to understanding diverse needs, removing barriers, and thinking about how experiences can be made more inclusive. That curiosity eventually led me to UX Psychology, a field built around understanding how people think, behave, and interact with the world, and one where my habit of people-watching finally found a practical use.

Today, I bring together both worlds to better understand diverse user needs and turn those insights into thoughtful, human-centered experiences.

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my niche:

background

A glimpse into my educational and professional background.

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Text about User Experience Psychology, a joint program between Politecnico di Milano and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.
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Slide titled 'Specific Learning Difficulties' from a presentation at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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Sign for the Faculty of Philosophy, Special Education and Rehabilitation at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia.
Text describing insurance work: Collaborated within a cross-functional team managing workflows for the US market, handling 250 weekly cases involving policy verification, endorsements, renewals, and claims tracking, ensuring flow and process coordination.
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