Hi I’m Julia — a Global Business And Digital Arts student pursuing a Computing Minor at the University of Waterloo.
At my core, I am driven by creativity, community and impact. I have always loved connecting with those around me and getting to do anything that allows me to express myself creatively. My work is driven by empathy and creating real solutions for real people in creative ways.
Want to chat about my work? Send me a message!
October 2025 — To kick off my fourth year at the University of Waterloo, I spoke at the GBDA Co-op Student Showcase, sharing insights from my previous work terms focused on website content management systems and accessibility.
I highlighted the value GBDA students bring to employers by bridging creative thinking with changing technical requirements and team collaboration.
July 2025 — In my last term as Co-President of UW/UX, I organized the FLOW Designathon, a UX case competition centered on designing inclusive digital experiences that reduce barriers for children in education.
The event brought together 150+ students, 6 industry judges and mentors, and multiple sponsors, creating a collaborative space for students to practice empathy-driven design, learn from industry professionals, and build community through shared problem-solving..
March 2025 – In collaboration with UXLaurier, I organized
Spark — a conference created to connect aspiring professionals in Waterloo's design community.
Our full day event allowed students to learn from industry professionals with backgrounds in UX and Product Design, gaining valuable inisghts from a speaker panel and two hands-on workshops.
November 2024 – I had the opportunity to help organize and emcee the University of Waterloo Filipino Student Association's Women in Tech Speaker Event.
Our event (open to all Ontario post-secondary students) focused our discussion around the importance of inclusivity and diversity in STEM and tech fields. We invited four Filipina industry leaders to share their stories of overcoming adversity as minorities in tech spaces.
October 2024 – I spoke at TEDxUW's "In the Odd Chance" conference, where I welcomed others to challenge what they know about the food industry and explore chickpea pasta as a pathway to change.
November 2024 – As Co-President of UW/UX, I helped organize and host a designathon for post-secondary students in the Waterloo Design Community.
The focus of our challenge was community-centered design, giving students an opportunity to design creative solutions that incite sustainable change.
July 2023 – as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator for UW/UX, I led a Designing for Diversity workshop at the University of Waterloo. The workshop highlighted the importance of inclusive design and how diversity driven approaches can be applied in design thinking.
See UW/UX's medium page for articles I've written on accessible and inclusive design!
