Ayaan Adan is a UX designer, organizer, and author of Daughters of Arraweelo: Stories of Somali Women. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota where she earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Her design philosophy centers a human-centered approach that values collaboration and quality. Adan is an avid writer and storyteller. She curates a blog and is working on her second book. As an advocate for privacy, civil liberties, and accessibility, she is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others through storytelling.