About Julianna

I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Theology from Franciscan University in May of 2021. I worked as a 4th-grade classroom teacher after serving as a preschool teacher’s aid before I felt the call to pursue a career in UX/UI design.

I enrolled in the UX/UI program at George Washington University where I completed multiple case studies and led the website redesign of a nonprofit for both mobile and desktop platforms.  I demonstrated strong leadership and collaboration skills-consistently exceeding expectations. 

After graduating, I partnered with a local skincare business, leading website design, product photography, and content creation. I am currently serving as a Product Strategist for a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, where I organize sprints, maintain project momentum, lead team meetings, manage the backlog and roadmap, and proactively resolve challenges to keep projects on track. In addition to this, I am doing freelance UX/UI projects for a Philadelphia based design company.

Experience

Product Strategist

Philly Truce Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | March 2024-Present

● Strategically planning and organizing sprints for the entire team
● Maintaining progress by keeping all team members on track with their deliverables
● Scheduling and facilitating regular team meetings/ managing backlog and roadmap 
● Proactively stepping in when challenges arise and taking initiative to keep momentum strong

Product Design Consultant

Blissfully Beautiful Skin Care | Fogelsville, PA | November 2024-April 2025

● Designed new website showcasing a local business owner’s skincare brand and products
● Created consistent branding elements that reflect the owner’s mission and values
● Photographed products with keen eye for detail, ensuring image features are highlighted and brand’s essence is reflected

UX/UI Designer

George Washington University | Washington, DC | November 2023-May 2024

● Spearheaded responsive web redesign project of a nonprofit corporation for both desktop and mobile platforms
● Closely collaborated with the nonprofit’s founder and team members to revamp the website
● Redesigned website into an intuitive, user centric interface to improve user engagement

4th Grade Teacher

Regina Coeli Academy | Abington, PA | August 2022-June 2023

● Homeroom teacher providing educational instruction in total curricula
● Dedicated to progress of students
● Worked one-on-one with students in academic formation

Preschool Teacher’s Assistant

All Souls Catholic School | Englewood, CO | August 2021-June 2022

● Assisted primary teacher with classroom instruction & activities
● Ensured students progressed at healthy pace & worked individually with students
● Prepared classroom for all educational activities

Education & Certifications

UX/UI Bootcamp Certificate

George Washington University | November 2023-May 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Theology 

Franciscan University of Steubenville | August 2018-May 2021