Courtney Wallace is a front-end developer, designer and UX leader who’s dedicated to using technology to improve access and create opportunities for underrepresented communities.

She is a UX Lead at the United States Digital Service team at the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she leads a multi-disciplined UX team in product development efforts, with a focus on brand consistency, and diversity and inclusion through accessibility.

Prior to the U.S. Digital Service, Courtney spent several years in civic tech, building applications that help people reach voters and get people involved in the political process. Campaigns and Elections Magazine named Courtney a “2015 Rising Star”, which only fueled her flame for public service.

In addition to public service, Courtney also serves as a board member for the LGBTQ Task Force and LGBTTech Institute.