Elmarie Jara

Elmarie Jara has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Elmarie began their career as an Intern at Rain Communications in 2005. Shortly after, they worked as a Production Artist at Lienhart Design in 2004. From 2005 onwards, Elmarie joined the American Bar Association (ABA) and held various roles, including Associate Director of Design and Art Director and Design Specialist. In these positions, they managed and designed multiple projects, collaborated with C-suite executives, and played a crucial role in the rebranding of the association. Elmarie also provided freelance graphic design and art direction services, focusing on brand strategy and identity. Additionally, they worked as a Yoga Instructor at EOs+Yoga with Reiki from 2019 to 2021.

Elmarie Jara's education history includes the following:

- In 2020, Elmarie completed a 25-hour Applied Anatomy Module at Y7 Studio as part of their Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy education.

- In 2019, Elmarie obtained a CYT 200Hr certification from YogaRenew for their Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy studies.

- In 2020, Elmarie pursued a 2-hour MBSR Continuing Education course at Human Science UK - Udemy for further Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy knowledge.

- In 2016, Elmarie completed a 20-hour UX Design Continuing Education course at General Assembly Chicago, focusing on Design and Visual Communications.

- In 2015, Elmarie obtained an online Continuing Education certification in Usability and UX from Udemy, also in the field of Design and Visual Communications.

- Elmarie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Columbia College Chicago, earned from 2003 to 2005, specializing in Visual Communications.

Additionally, Elmarie has received the following certifications:

- Stay Competitive Using Design Thinking from LinkedIn in 2022.

- Brand Strategy Fundamentals from The Futur in 2021.

- Brand Strategy for Designers from LinkedIn in 2021.

- Usability and UX Continuing Education from Udemy in 2015.