Diana Enriquez

Diana Enriquez, PhD is a Sociologist, UX researcher, and interaction designer. With a doctorate in Human-Computer Interaction and Sociology from Princeton University, Diana is an expert in the intersection of technology, workforce dynamics, and systems change. Some of her research on high-skill freelancers was presented at the Federal Reserve Atlanta conference on Uneven Outcomes in the Labor Market (2021). Other research projects examine the impact of the Covid-19 shutdown on low income households (Socius 2020), pre-automation attempts via gig work platforms (Sociologica 2021), the role of algorithms in managing gig workers (Academy of Management 2021), producing open qualitative data sets for public use (Frontiers in Sociology 2024), and the impact of automating an entire layer of middle managers out of a larger organization (Sociologica 2025). Diana’s research has been cited in state-level court filings and featured in major outlets such as The Guardian, MSNBC, TEDGlobal, TED.com, Foreign Policy, American Prospect, Business Insider, and Tech Policy Press. She is writing a book about how to stay sane while freelancing. Enriquez is currently an Associate Principal in Redstone Strategy Group’s New York City office, where she designs for the “last mile” in technology strategy, design, and implementation to help foundations, nonprofits, and governments strengthen their impact.