Junko is a UX/UI consultant with over 10 years of experience helping EdTech startups and philanthropic organizations solve design challenges.
Specializing in UX and UI, she partners with companies across various industries to create products that are not only user-friendly, but also beautifully designed.
Junko holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and her professional experience includes roles at Amplify, ProjectEd, and Guild, where she successfully led design initiatives to enhance the user experience for students, teachers, and administrators, driving meaningful outcomes in the education sector. Her previous clients include XQ, Berlitz, and Gates Foundation.
Junko has successfully led impactful projects across numerous companies, with the most recent at Guild where she streamlined their invoicing process to reduce delays by 90%, greatly enhancing customer satisfaction. Passionate about accessibility, she creates user-friendly designs that deliver real results. Her expertise enabled her to lead Guild to meet WCAG 2.1 compliance standards, enabling inclusivity for a diverse range of users.
When she isn’t working, Junko enjoys hiking with her dog and cooking Japanese food.