Joey Hartz

about

Joining the Industrial Design program as the new Student-Industry Relations Coordinator, Joey Hartz (he/him) is a leader, innovator, and entrepreneur passionate about creating programs and experiences that improve the lives of people and communities. He is a proud alum of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Sciences concentrating in User Experience and Human-Computer Interaction.

Joey has worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofit organizations, building innovative products that support the lives and work of others. He has a wide range of knowledge and experiences that allow him to approach complex problems or opportunities with creativity, technical skills, and a human-centric focus. Joey enjoys collaborating with and providing mentorship to others, especially bright and talented students, while continuing to learn from them as well.

In his free time, Joey enjoys traveling with his fiancée Sydney, playing with his cat Saoirse (pronounced ‘sir-sha’), and enjoying Illini sports!