Katya Danziger — Designer, Thinker


Hello! My name is Katya Danziger. I am a Russian-American working at the intersection of design, ethics, and global systems.  I’m interested in how design can inform humanitarian policy and responsible tech. 

I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in the Global Thought MA program (offered by The Committee on Global Thought). In my research, I explore interdisciplinary frameworks to inform collaborative, design-based responses to global challenges.

I completed a self-designed degree in Creative Technology and Ethics at Parsons School of Design, where I explored how design can serve as a tool for social transformation. Alongside my studies, I spent four years deeply engaged in Buddhist practice and service through a global meditation nonprofit—a journey that profoundly shaped my understanding of wisdom-based leadership and the power of compassionate action. 

If you find synergies in our work and mission, please don’t hesitate to reach out: kmd2251@columbia.edu or @katyadanziger.