Taylor Epstein

Taylor Epstein (she/her) is a learning nerd who is passionate about designing effective ways to solve people's problems. Taylor is the Head of Customer Success at PairUp, an early-stage tech start up with the mission of creating a more connected workforces. Previously, Taylor spent 20 years as an educator, professional, and lay leader in the Bay Area Jewish community, most recently as the Managing Director of Learning & Design at UpStart where she oversaw the design and implementation of the accelerator for social entrepreneurs.

Taylor received her Master’s in Learning Sciences from Northwestern University where she studied how to create optimal learning environments with the consideration of three key areas: cognition, socio-cultural context, and design. Taylor’s research focused on how to best design professional development training modules that promote self-efficacy and mentorship in informal learning environments. Her education consisted of an in-depth training on Human Centered Design, Design-Based Research, Communities of Practice, and Human Development.

Taylor resides in Sonoma, CA with her adorable pup, Bubalah.