Victoria McDonald is a Product Manager at Arizona State University's Decision Theater, where she develops and leads data-driven products, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement efforts that support decision-making on complex public policy and societal challenges. Her work sits at the intersection of research, technology, and stakeholder engagement, translating complex information into actionable insights, visualizations, and decision-support tools.
With nearly a decade of experience at Decision Theater, Victoria has held roles ranging from Research Aide and Graduate Research Assistant to Senior Research Analyst and Product Manager. She specializes in product strategy, roadmap development, product governance, requirements definition, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid data visualization. Acting as a bridge between subject matter experts, stakeholders, and technical teams, she helps guide products from concept through delivery while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.
Victoria has extensive experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and facilitating collaboration across diverse disciplines and perspectives. Her background includes rapid data visualization, geospatial analysis, qualitative research, immersive decision-support technologies, and the development of products that help organizations navigate multifaceted challenges and make informed, data-driven decisions.
She holds a Master of Legal Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Global Studies from Arizona State University. Her interdisciplinary background in law, policy, technology, and international affairs informs her approach to product management. Her professional interests include emerging technologies, geospatial applications, and innovative approaches to decision support and collaborative problem-solving.