Liya began her career as an interaction designer. Currently, she helps Liquidnet re-imagine the future of the equity marketplace, using a variety tools and techniques from a wide range of user experience practices. Previously, she worked for Respironics, a leader in respiratory monitoring and assistive technology, and helped them establish an internal experience design capability. Liya became interested in storytelling in interactive media through a position early in her career at Rockstar Games. She is member of the UPA, AIGA, and ACM. Liya earned a BS and an MS from Carnegie Mellon University.