Biography

Nick Hernandez is an Assistant Teaching Professor for the University of Washington Information School. His professional career spans industries and disciplines with a consistent focus on solving information and technology problems at mission-driven organizations. As an educator, Nick centers the moral and ethical dimensions of product and technology work, pushing students to ask not only whether a solution meets organizational goals but whether it genuinely benefits the people and communities it touches. He also believes that how teams work together (honoring the capabilities, expertise, and perspectives of peers and community members) is as consequential as what they ultimately build, and he brings this collaborative, values-driven approach into both the classroom and his ongoing consultation and strategic advising for EdTech startups. Nick studied Sociology at the University of North Texas before moving to Seattle, where he later earned his Master of Information Management from the UW Information School in 2019.