--- title: MIND Research Institute Blog | Alesha Arp description: Alesha Arp is a senior user experience researcher at MIND Research Institute. When she’s not uncovering ways to improve experiences—at work, or IRL—she can often be found baking for family and friends. 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When she’s not uncovering ways to improve experiences—at work, or IRL—she can often be found baking for family and friends. 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