Julie Swasey

Julie Swasey has a diverse background in instructional design and content development. Julie currently works at Custom Learning Designs (CLD) as the Manager of Instructional Design, a role they have held since June 2021. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Instructional Designer at CLD from September 2019 to June 2021, and as an Instructional Designer from April 2017 to September 2019.

Before joining CLD, Julie worked at Pearson from May 2016 to March 2017 as a Senior Content Developer. In this role, they provided guidance and training on digital product creation, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and conducted market research to inform product design. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Development Editor at Pearson from July 2006 to May 2016, where they developed content for the psychology market and oversaw quality assurance.

Julie's career in instructional design and content development began at Houghton Mifflin in July 1999. Julie held the role of Senior Development Editor from November 2003 to July 2006, where they managed teams, edited manuscripts, and oversaw the creation of digital ancillary products. Prior to this, they were a Development Editor from July 2001 to November 2003, and an Associate Editor from May 1999 to July 2001.

Julie's early career at Addison Wesley Longman from June 1996 to May 1999 as an Associate Editor focused on developing computer science textbooks and supporting author recruitment. Julie evaluated proposals, assisted with financial statements and contracts, and coordinated author travel.

Overall, Julie Swasey has extensive experience in instructional design, content development, and project management in the education industry.

Julie Swasey attended Trinity College-Hartford from 1992 to 1996, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in English. In July 2016, they obtained a Certificate in E-Learning Design & Development from the University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education.