Liz is the founder of Design Jawn and previously served as CO-CEO & Head of Design at Webjunto. Liz has a passion for both research and design. Over the past 15 years, she has worked on a wide range of projects, including research on motivation theory, cognitive learning theory, and user experience.

After more than ten years of taking on side gigs as a web designer and front-end developer, she earned a master’s degree in information design and technology from SUNY Polytechnic Institute and went on to cofound Webjunto. Prior to starting Webjunto, Liz received a master’s degree in urban planning from the School of Architecture and Planning at SUNY Buffalo, and practiced as an urban planner specializing in urban revitalization. Liz continues to do work in the community as a civic hacking enthusiast, event organizer, and public speaker.