Wendy Smith

Wendy Smith joined SurveyMonkey in 2024 and leads high-impact research and survey science consulting, shaping strategic business insights and partnering with top media outlets to deliver timely, research-driven perspectives. She draws on more than a decade of experience in market and UX research, previously holding senior research roles at Microsoft, Indeed.com, Nokia and global research agencies, while also contributing deep investigative expertise through long-term freelance work in market research and forensic genealogy. In addition to a certificate in Data Science Methodology, she holds a Ph.D. in Psychometrics from the University of Washington, an M.A. in Research Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, and a B.A. in Organizational Psychology from Central Washington University.