Kathleen Cohen is known as a Tech Humanist and an XR Immersive Strategist with over 25+ years building both user and guest experiences. Cohen runs The Collaboratorium, a consultancy focusing on XR Research, XR Strategy & Production, as well as Public Engagement. Her client projects range from Megacities, Gigacities to Health & Wellness implementations, as well as Media & Entertainment. Her XR Research focuses on key learnings from both the Indigenous Science and the Neurodivergent communities.

Cohen's background as a Creative and as a Producer include DreamWorks Interactive, IBM Centers for Innovation and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Cohen also was the former Vice President of Digital Innovation & Integration for the National Constitution Center, located on Independence Mall, helping to tell the contemporary story of the U.S. Constitution.

Cohen sits on the Advisory Board of holoride (Munich); a spinout of Audi innovation, think passenger entertainment, or XR in your car. For the past five years, Cohen has also been the Jury Chair and Keynote Speaker for the AUREA Award, a conference and awards show, focusing on global excellence in immersive XR entertainment, hosted by Europa-Park, one of Europe's largest themed attractions.

Virtual Reality, Metaverse Technology, STEM, Modern Media, Futurism, Blockchain, Leadership, Design, Organizational Behavior, Strategic Leadership,