Hadiza Mamman
Data & Research Specialist
- Hadiza Mamman is a research and data analyst passionate about human-centered and ethical systems—spanning study design, product development, UX design, and storytelling. She has worked across sectors with clients like the NBA, Snapchat, GoodRx, Scholastic, and Cluey Consumer, applying research to real-world challenges that impact millions.
Hadiza is excited to mentor students on creative, hands-on research projects such as:
- Designing and testing a mobile app concept
- Conducting user interviews and turning insights into visual storytelling
- Investigating ethical design in everyday tech products
- Analyzing trends in social media or pop culture using data
Rooted in a family of educators, Hadiza also brings experience as a tech instructor, math tutor, and volunteer debate coach for younger students. Her goal is to help students gain practical research and design skills, build standout portfolios, and discover how their curiosity can shape impactful careers.
- Universities attended -
- Temple University Temple University Bachelor of Science - BS, Statistical Science and Data Analytics, Fundamentals of Programming
- ISDI Parsons : Atlas Skill Tech University - Associate Bachelors in Product Design
- Savannah College of Art & Design - M.A in Creative Business Leadership
- Preferred format of mentorship - 1-on-1 mentoring, Small group research (2–3 students), Short-term Pods (4–6 sessions), Flexible / I’m open to different formats
- Time zone - EST
- Your general weekly availability for sessions - I am generally flexible anytime from 9am - 5pm. Can also do late sessions as needed.
- Any additional information you’d like to share with us? -
- Currently residing in the Savannah, US. Might change my location in few months but will keep you informed about anything in advance.
- Brief Summary of Your Research Interests.
- Particularly interested in how people engage with digital tools, and in applying research to inclusive design, creative storytelling, and historical or anthropological exploration.
- Please describe your past experience mentoring or teaching students.
- I’ve served as a technology instructor for middle school students in Philadelphia at BSD Education, and have tutored both middle and high school students in math and language arts in New Jersey. In New York City, I mentor elementary and middle school students through the debate league, and I’ve also guided high school students in Philadelphia on entrepreneurship and business planning.
- List 3–5 example project ideas students could pursue with your guidance.
- Designing and testing a mobile app concept
- Conducting user interviews and turning insights into visual
- Storytelling
- Investigating ethical design in everyday tech products
- Analyzing trends in social media or pop culture using data
- What types of final deliverables can your students expect to produce?
- Research paper
- Literature review
- Data analysis report
- Codebase or technical prototype
- Website or app
- Podcast or video
- Infographic or digital design
- Presentation or oral defense
- Any additional project themes, trending ideas, or real-world challenges you’d love to explore with motivated high school students?
- Ethical design in social media platforms
- 🗣️ Communication & Presentation
- Academic writing (papers, reports)
- Creating research posters or infographics
- Storytelling through data
- Making a compelling final product (website, video, podcast, app)
- 🔍 Research & Inquiry Skills
- Formulating research questions
- Conducting literature reviews
- Identifying credible sources
- Synthesizing information from multiple sources
- 🧠 Critical Thinking & Analysis
- Analyzing arguments and data
- Identifying biases and limitations
- Drawing logical conclusions
- Evaluating conflicting evidence
- 📊 Quantitative & Qualitative Methods
- Designing experiments or surveys
- Data visualization
- Interview techniques and thematic coding (qualitative)
- 🎨 Creativity & Problem-Solving
- Brainstorming innovative solutions
- Connecting interdisciplinary ideas
- Applying knowledge to real-world challenges
- 📅 Project Management & Organization
- Setting research goals and timelines
- Managing independent work
- Documenting progress
- Revising based on feedback
- 🤝 Collaboration & Mentorship
- Working in small research teams
- Engaging in intellectual discussions
- Receiving and applying constructive feedback