Katy Garnier

Katy Garnier is currently serving as the Director of Design and Innovation at Hillbrook School since July 2024. With extensive experience as a Creative Technologist since September 2005 through catherinegarnier.com, Katy specializes in freelance work encompassing information architecture, digital media design, content development, and illustration. Previously, Katy held significant roles at Avenues The World School as Director of the iLab - Silicon Valley, fostering STEAM initiatives and supporting student mastery projects. In academia, Katy contributed as an Adjunct Lecturer at New York City College of Technology and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Parsons The New School for Design, focusing on interactive design and web development. Prior industry experience includes managing online operations for DC Comics and senior product management roles at Angelfire and Lycos. Katy earned an MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design and a BFA in Screenwriting from New York University.