UXPA Boston Board Nominee: Elijah Fischer

Elijah Fischer is a design executive and thought leader dedicated to advancing UX practice, design leadership, and customer-centered innovation. As Head of Product Design & Research at AvidXchange, he leads a multidisciplinary team across product design, research, content design, and design operations, driving enterprise-wide transformation in fintech and B2B payments.

Elijah has spent his career tackling complex, fragmented workflows and turning them into scalable, intuitive experiences. He has built and led high-performing design teams at organizations like Chewy, Wayfair, and Community Brands, delivering enterprise platform and product transformations across fintech, supply chain, merchandising, customer service, and healthcare. His leadership is defined by fostering strong cross-functional collaboration, advocating for design as a strategic business function, and ensuring UX delivers measurable business impact.

Beyond his corporate leadership, Elijah is passionate about mentoring the next generation of UX professionals, advancing design maturity in organizations, and strengthening the UX community. He has scaled design organizations from scratch, built enterprise-wide research practices, and championed the role of design in driving business and customer success. He is eager to bring this experience to UXPA Boston, helping to shape programming, mentorship opportunities, and thought leadership that empower UX professionals at all stages of their careers.

Elijah holds a B.F.A. from Occidental College and began his career in digital experience design with brands like Nike and Adidas. He later co-founded a mobile-focused agency, scaling it from a garage startup to a multimillion-dollar business. His leadership approach is rooted in strategic execution, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to growing the influence of UX across industries.

I am excited to apply for a position on the UXPA Boston Board because I believe in the power of UX to transform businesses, improve lives, and elevate the profession. Throughout my career, I have been committed to advancing UX maturity within organizations, building high-performing design teams, and championing the value of research-driven, customer-centered experiences. Now, I want to extend that impact to the broader UX community. I see a new future a head of us in the field of UX and I would love to be a part of preparing our community for the changes we will need to embrace.

UXPA Boston has long been a hub for education, mentorship, and professional development, and I am eager to contribute my experience in design leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and enterprise transformation to further its mission. As a board member, I would focus on expanding opportunities for UX professionals at all levels—helping to shape programming, strengthen mentorship initiatives, and create pathways for designers to grow as leaders.

I know firsthand the challenges UX professionals face in advocating for design within complex organizations. Having built and scaled design teams across industries like fintech, e-commerce, healthcare, and supply chain, I bring a deep understanding of how to bridge the gap between UX and business strategy. I want to use that experience to help UXPA Boston equip its members with the tools, knowledge, and networks to advance their careers and drive meaningful change in their organizations.

Above all, I am passionate about fostering a strong, engaged UX community. Whether through speaking, mentoring, or facilitating discussions, I thrive on connecting people, sharing insights, and pushing the field forward. Serving on the UXPA Boston Board would be an opportunity to give back to the profession that has shaped my career—and to collaborate with other leaders in ensuring UXPA Boston remains a vital resource for the design community.

I look forward to the possibility of contributing to this incredible organization and helping to shape its future.

Giving back to the UX community has been a core part of my career, and I am passionate about supporting the next generation of designers and design leaders. I have previously volunteered with UXPA Triangle in North Carolina, contributing my time to help foster local UX education, networking, and mentorship opportunities. Through this experience, I gained firsthand insight into the impact UXPA can have in strengthening the professional community, and I am eager to bring that same energy and commitment to UXPA Boston.

Beyond UXPA, I have dedicated time to mentoring through various design organizations and institutions like MassArt, where I have worked with students and early-career designers to navigate their professional journeys. Whether through portfolio reviews, career guidance, or coaching on leadership skills, I find immense fulfillment in helping others grow and succeed in the field.

As a board member for UXPA Boston, I would build on this passion by strengthening mentorship programs, expanding professional development opportunities, and creating more ways for UX practitioners at all levels to connect, learn, and advance their careers. I believe UXPA plays a vital role in shaping the future of our profession, and I would be honored to contribute to its mission in a leadership capacity.