About Me

Hello — I'm Julie

I blend user research, interaction design, and front-end engineering to build products that feel effortless. My work is guided by empathy and a commitment to building accessible experiences that scale.

Whether I'm shaping strategy with stakeholders, prototyping in Figma, or shipping production-ready UI, I focus on creating clarity, confidence, and delight for users.

I've spent 15+ years designing across healthcare, enterprise, education, and community platforms — leading teams, building design systems, and delivering products used by millions.

I'm a wife, a mom, and a maker — and honestly, those three things shape everything about how I work and why I do it. I live just outside Albany, New York with my husband Jason, our two boys Casey (11) and Austin (8), and Lacey, our 13-year-old dog who has seen it all and remains unimpressed by deadlines.

Being a mom to two active boys keeps me grounded in what really matters: building things that last, showing up consistently, and leading by example. Casey and Austin are the reason I coach Little League, the reason I pour so much energy into the Schalmont PTO, and honestly, a big part of the reason I care so deeply about community.

When I'm not at a baseball diamond or a school event, I'm feeding my maker instincts — designing with my Cricut and WeCreat, crafting jewelry, woodworking, making wine, or doing airbrush face painting. Creating things with my hands keeps me connected to the tactile, human side of design that can get lost in a world of screens and sprints.

What ties all of this together is a simple belief: the best experiences — digital or otherwise — are the ones that bring people together. That's what gets me out of bed every morning, and it's what I bring to every project I touch.