Affiliated Researcher; PhD Student
Christine Head is an informatics Ph.D. student on a mission to build tech that truly works for people—especially those navigating social services. Drawing from her background in social work, sociology, and disability studies, Christine explores how technology intersects with state systems and the real-world experiences of service providers. At UC Irvine, she’s part of the CREATE Lab and the Accessibility Research Collective, where she’s digging into trauma-informed design and rethinking how tech fits into the American welfare state. Before grad school, she worked hands-on in Chicago’s nonprofit world, focused on early childhood and youth impacted by the system.