Nice to meet you

Hi I'm Siqi Ye

You can also call me Katy!

who blends learning theory, design, and technology to turn complex ideas into meaningful learning experiences.

Currently pursuing my M.A. in Instructional Technology and Media at Columbia University, I've designed and improved learning experiences across higher education, K–12, EdTech, nonprofit organizations, and now Learning & Development at the United NationsπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³. I've worked on e-learning courses, AI-powered EdTech products, and training programs for learners across different ages, backgrounds, and learning needs.

β€œThe whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.”

That idea continues to shape how I think about learning and design: helping people see beyond what they already know.
Siqi (Katy) Ye standing beside the Columbia University crown mural

My journey

Learning has always been the throughline.

From community-based education to AI-enabled products and global learning programs, each experience has expanded how I design for people.

  1. Education

    University of Washington

    B.A. in Education

    Education, Communities & Organizations Β· Minor in Informatics
  2. Nonprofit

    Teach For China

    Volunteer Learning Program Lead

    Digital learning and mentorship for 300+ rural students
  3. EdTech

    Baicizhan

    Instructional Designer Intern

    75 e-learning lessons for the Cake English app
  4. K–12

    Seattle Public Schools

    Customer Affairs Intern

    Equitable service design for 80K+ staff and families
  5. Education

    Columbia University

    M.A. in Instructional Technology & Media

    Learning design, technology, and media
  6. Higher Ed

    Columbia Video Network

    Instructional Designer Intern

    19 MOOCs serving 650K+ enrolled learners
  7. L&D

    United Nations

    Learning & Development Intern

    Designing and supporting HR learning programs

Let's make learning meaningful

Curious about what I've been building?

See selected work β†’