juli james

Lead Curriculum Developer — EQALL Business Solutions

Contract · Remote

• Lead curriculum design and development for entrepreneur education programs serving early-stage and underserved founders.
• Created interactive, self-paced learning experiences using LearnWorlds LMS and AI-powered tools that emphasize applied learning, innovation, and digital fluency.
• Aligned program outcomes with ecosystem priorities, funder expectations, and learner needs.

Adjunct Faculty, Speech Communication — Tarrant County College, NE Campus

Department of Speech Communication · Fort Worth, TX

• Taught Public Speaking courses to dual-credit and traditional college students.
• Designed and delivered content supporting audience analysis, message organization, and delivery techniques using culturally responsive teaching methods.

Consultant, Associate Director for Entrepreneur Education & Programs — Stoke Coworking

Denton, TX

• Designed and facilitated entrepreneurial education programs, incubators, and pitch competitions reaching early-stage and growth-oriented founders.
• Directed the AccelerateHER Woman-Owned Business Incubator, expanding mentorship, networking, and curriculum supports.
• Led curriculum and coaching for the Denton Pitch Competition, including pitch deck development and presentation coaching.
• Built community partnerships to position Stoke as a regional leader in entrepreneurial ecosystem development.

Senior Lecturer, Applied Design + Game Design — University of North Texas, Mayborn School of Journalism

Denton, TX

• Developed and launched the Media Entrepreneurship & Innovation certificate program, integrating cross-disciplinary approaches to digital innovation.
• Created and taught courses in applied design, web design, and game design, aligning content with industry standards and career readiness.
• Co-designed Health Care America, a learning game improving health insurance literacy, with results published in JMIR Serious Games.
• Mentored students in entrepreneurship, design, and innovation, preparing them for industry roles.
• Brought the first Journalism School Hackathon to UNT.

Senior Initiative Coordinator — Center for Games & Impact, Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

• Designed and launched the Story Builder Game Design tool, an interactive platform for narrative game creation.
• Secured a Knight Foundation Prototype Fund grant to develop an interactive storytelling platform for journalists.
• Led cross-disciplinary teams in developing innovative educational programs and game-based learning initiatives.
• Mentored students in media communications, web development, and social media strategies.

Faculty Associate, School of Social & Behavioral Sciences — ASU New College

Phoenix, AZ

• Instructed courses in media and politics, sociology of mass communication, and news games.
• Designed and managed online course content for accessible, comprehensive learning experiences.

Public Information Officer — Arizona-Mexico Commission

• Led public information initiatives and strategic communication planning.
• Designed and delivered professional training in media relations, nonprofit branding, public speaking, and crisis communications.

Broadcast Specialist — U.S. Army, U.S. European Command

• Produced and managed broadcast content for the U.S. European Command.
• Operated advanced broadcasting equipment with adherence to military communication standards.

Co-founder, Director — Playable Media LLC

• Developed interactive educational games and tools, beginning with a Knight Foundation-funded prototype, later pivoted to the education market.
• Managed product development, instructional design, and company strategy.

Co-founder — Wildcards.io

• Selected for the AT&T Aspire Accelerator for an ed-tech learning platform.
• Directed brand, marketing, and product development strategy.