Our Team
Education/Experience
Amy joined Opus in 2013 with over 10 years of experience in office management and bookkeeping. Amy earned a BA in Business Management from the University of Central Missouri.
Speciality
Financial Operations, HR, and Office Management
Overheard in the Studio
“Every penny counts!”
Email Amy Bacon
Education/Experience
Courtney Jo joined Opus after 10+ years experience as an in-house designer, brand manager, and senior commercialization manager. Courtney Jo earned her BA in Media Arts at the University of South Carolina and her MBA in Marketing from Babson College.
Speciality
Creative Concepting, Brand Strategy
Overheard in the Studio
“I'm pumped!" ... “Time for another coffee.”
Email Courtney Jo Fraser
Education/Experience
Julia founded Opus in 2010 after many years of serving as Art Director at Monitor Deloitte. Julia earned a BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt and an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications at Emerson College. She also holds a User Experience Certificate from Bentley University.
Speciality
UX, Website Design
Overheard in the Studio
“Cool!” ... “Spaghettieis” ... “Extra bubbles please.”
Email Julia Frenkle
Education/Experience
After five years of designing for non-profits, MG joined Opus in 2021 and holds a BFA in Communication Design from the Parsons School of Design.
Speciality
Editorial Design
Overheard in the Studio
“Coconut water?” ... “That song was first released back in 1972 by…”
Email Maria Gabriela Garuz
Education/Experience
Skadi joined Opus with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, architecting, and optimizing websites at creative agencies as well as an in-house marketer. Skadi earned a BA in Psychology at Boston University and a User Experience Certificate at Bentley University.
Speciality
User Testing, Analytics, Wireframing
Overheard in the Studio
“Interesting idea” ... “Let's go back to our audience.” ... “This is a hot mess.”
Email Skadi Gidionsen
Education/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2013 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. During the summer of 2018, Emily developed her lettering skills at a 3 day intensive course at Studio Martina Flor in Berlin, Germany.
Speciality
Information Design, Handlettering
Overheard in the Studio
“It's pretty straightforward.” ... “Have you tried restarting?” ... “coffee?”
Email Emily Knapp
Education/Experience
Levon joined Opus after serving as President of Signature Breads, VP of Marketing of Kettle Cuisine, and a Marketing Strategy Consultant at Monitor Deloitte. Levon earned a BS in Entrepreneurship at Babson College and an MBA in Marketing and Strategy at Boston College.
Speciality
Brand Strategy, Brand Development
Overheard in the Studio
“Woot!, Woot!” ... “I hope this helps.” .... “Let's do it!”
Email Levon Kurkjian
Education/Experience
Kim joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from The College of Saint Rose.
Speciality
Identity & icon design, Illustration & Infographics
Overheard in the Studio
“Does anyone want boba tea?” ... “Hey Heidi” ... “Right!”
Email Kim Lê
Education/Experience
Maureen has spent 15 years building CMS websites. She can code clean, maintainable themes and modules from scratch or extend/debug existing sites. Maureen has a BS from UConn in Molecular Cellular Biology and a second major in English. Her masters is from MIT in Science Writing.
Speciality
Wordpress, Drupal, Front End Development
Overheard in the Studio
“Anything is possible.“ ... “Rubber duck?“ ... “I think we are yak shaving.“
Email Maureen Lyons
Education/Experience
Casey joined Opus in 2014 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. She also earned a certificate in Digital Photography from the New York Institute of Photography.
Speciality
Logo and Identity Design, Graphic Illustration
Overheard in the Studio
“Do you have an EPS?” ... ”I'm thinking pizza.” ... ”How's it going?”
Email Casey McGee
Education/Experience
With a Master's degree in Math Modeling and Computer Technology and 7 years of experience in web development, Andrew has been working with Opus since 2014.
Speciality
Custom theme development for WordPress & Drupal
Overheard in the Studio
“It's ok.” ... “It's not a problem.” ... “Things happen.”
Education/Experience
Ellery joined Opus as team member #2 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. Ellery studied New Media Design at RIT and Design & Technology at Parsons. She also has a UX Certificate from Bentley.
Speciality
User Experience Design
Overheard in the Studio
“Does it pass color contrast?” ... "час кави!"
Email Ellery Moorey
Education/Experience
Lily joined Opus after 22 years at Monitor Deloitte where she served as Art Director. Lily earned two BAs at Boston College in English and Philosophy, minor in Art History. Lily also has a Writing and Editing Certificate from Emerson College.
Speciality
Creative Concepting
Overheard in the Studio
“Don't forget to proof” ... “Has anyone seen my glasses?” ... “How the turntables...”
Email Lily Robles
Education/Experience
Heidi joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt.
Speciality
Web Design, Webflow
Overheard in the Studio
“Do you have a minute to look at something?” ... “Hey Kim!” ... “NH is my happy place!”
Email Heidi Scammon
Education/Experience
Mario joined Opus with a decade of creative & digital agency experience. He earned a BS in Marketing at UMass Dartmouth and was ScrumMaster® certified. He holds a certificate in accessibility by the IAAP.
Speciality
Front-End Web Development, Accessibility, WordPress, & Project Management
Overheard in the Studio
"I need coffee."
Email Mario Souza
Education/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2021 after earning her BFA in Communication Design from MassArt.
Speciality
Branding and Packaging Design
Overheard in the Studio
"That’s not recyclable."
Email Emily St. Laurent
Education/Experience
Amy joined Opus in 2013 with over 10 years of experience in office management and bookkeeping. Amy earned a BA in Business Management from the University of Central Missouri.
Speciality
Financial Operations, HR, and Office Management
Pullstring quote
“Every penny counts!”
Email Amy BaconEducation/Experience
Courtney Jo joined Opus after 10+ years experience as an in-house designer, brand manager, and senior commercialization manager. Courtney Jo earned her BA in Media Arts at the University of South Carolina and her MBA in Marketing from Babson College.
Speciality
Creative Concepting, Brand Strategy
Pullstring quote
“I'm pumped!" ... “Time for another coffee.”
Email Courtney Jo Fraser
Education/Experience
Julia founded Opus in 2010 after many years of serving as Art Director at Monitor Deloitte. Julia earned a BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt and an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications at Emerson College. She also holds a User Experience Certificate from Bentley University.
Speciality
UX, Website Design
Pullstring quote
“Cool!” ... “Spaghettieis” ... “Extra bubbles please.”
Email Julia FrenkleEducation/Experience
After five years of designing for non-profits, MG joined Opus in 2021 and holds a BFA in Communication Design from the Parsons School of Design.
Speciality
Editorial Design
Pullstring quote
“Coconut water?” ... “That song was first released back in 1972 by…”
Email Maria Gabriela Garuz
Education/Experience
Skadi joined Opus with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, architecting, and optimizing websites at creative agencies as well as an in-house marketer. Skadi earned a BA in Psychology at Boston University and a User Experience Certificate at Bentley University.
Speciality
User Testing, Analytics, Wireframing
Pullstring quote
“Interesting idea” ... “Let's go back to our audience.” ... “This is a hot mess.”
Email Skadi Gidionsen
Education/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2013 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. During the summer of 2018, Emily developed her lettering skills at a 3 day intensive course at Studio Martina Flor in Berlin, Germany.
Speciality
Information Design, Handlettering
Pullstring quote
“It's pretty straightforward.” ... “Have you tried restarting?” ... “coffee?”
Email Emily Knapp
Education/Experience
Levon joined Opus after serving as President of Signature Breads, VP of Marketing of Kettle Cuisine, and a Marketing Strategy Consultant at Monitor Deloitte. Levon earned a BS in Entrepreneurship at Babson College and an MBA in Marketing and Strategy at Boston College.
Speciality
Brand Strategy, Brand Development
Pullstring quote
“Woot!, Woot!” ... “I hope this helps.” .... “Let's do it!”
Email Levon Kurkjian
Education/Experience
Kim joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from The College of Saint Rose.
Speciality
Identity & icon design, Illustration & Infographics
Pullstring quote
“Does anyone want boba tea?” ... “Hey Heidi” ... “Right!”
Email Kim LêEducation/Experience
Maureen has spent 15 years building CMS websites. She can code clean, maintainable themes and modules from scratch or extend/debug existing sites. Maureen has a BS from UConn in Molecular Cellular Biology and a second major in English. Her masters is from MIT in Science Writing.
Speciality
Wordpress, Drupal, Front End Development
Pullstring quote
“Anything is possible.“ ... “Rubber duck?“ ... “I think we are yak shaving.“
Email Maureen Lyons
Education/Experience
Casey joined Opus in 2014 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. She also earned a certificate in Digital Photography from the New York Institute of Photography.
Speciality
Logo and Identity Design, Graphic Illustration
Pullstring quote
“Do you have an EPS?” ... ”I'm thinking pizza.” ... ”How's it going?”
Email Casey McGeeEducation/Experience
With a Master's degree in Math Modeling and Computer Technology and 7 years of experience in web development, Andrew has been working with Opus since 2014.
Speciality
Custom theme development for WordPress & Drupal
Pullstring quote
“It's ok.” ... “It's not a problem.” ... “Things happen.”
Education/Experience
Ellery joined Opus as team member #2 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. Ellery studied New Media Design at RIT and Design & Technology at Parsons. She also has a UX Certificate from Bentley.
Speciality
User Experience Design
Pullstring quote
“Does it pass color contrast?” ... "час кави!"
Email Ellery Moorey
Education/Experience
Lily joined Opus after 22 years at Monitor Deloitte where she served as Art Director. Lily earned two BAs at Boston College in English and Philosophy, minor in Art History. Lily also has a Writing and Editing Certificate from Emerson College.
Speciality
Creative Concepting
Pullstring quote
“Don't forget to proof” ... “Has anyone seen my glasses?” ... “How the turntables...”
Email Lily Robles
Education/Experience
Heidi joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt.
Speciality
Web Design, Webflow
Pullstring quote
“Do you have a minute to look at something?” ... “Hey Kim!” ... “NH is my happy place!”
Email Heidi ScammonEducation/Experience
Mario joined Opus with a decade of creative & digital agency experience. He earned a BS in Marketing at UMass Dartmouth and was ScrumMaster® certified. He holds a certificate in accessibility by the IAAP.
Speciality
Front-End Web Development, Accessibility, WordPress, & Project Management
Pullstring quote
"I need coffee."
Email Mario SouzaEducation/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2021 after earning her BFA in Communication Design from MassArt.
Speciality
Branding and Packaging Design
Pullstring quote
"That’s not recyclable."
Email Emily St. LaurentEducation/Experience
Amy joined Opus in 2013 with over 10 years of experience in office management and bookkeeping. Amy earned a BA in Business Management from the University of Central Missouri.
Speciality
Financial Operations, HR, and Office Management
Pullstring quote
“Every penny counts!”
Email Amy BaconEducation/Experience
Courtney Jo joined Opus after 10+ years experience as an in-house designer, brand manager, and senior commercialization manager. Courtney Jo earned her BA in Media Arts at the University of South Carolina and her MBA in Marketing from Babson College.
Speciality
Creative Concepting, Brand Strategy
Pullstring quote
“I'm pumped!" ... “Time for another coffee.”
Email Courtney Jo FraserEducation/Experience
Julia founded Opus in 2010 after many years of serving as Art Director at Monitor Deloitte. Julia earned a BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt and an MA in Integrated Marketing Communications at Emerson College. She also holds a User Experience Certificate from Bentley University.
Speciality
UX, Website Design
Pullstring quote
“Cool!” ... “Spaghettieis” ... “Extra bubbles please.”
Email Julia FrenkleEducation/Experience
After five years of designing for non-profits, MG joined Opus in 2021 and holds a BFA in Communication Design from the Parsons School of Design.
Speciality
Editorial Design
Pullstring quote
“Coconut water?” ... “That song was first released back in 1972 by…”
Email Maria Gabriela GaruzEducation/Experience
Skadi joined Opus with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, architecting, and optimizing websites at creative agencies as well as an in-house marketer. Skadi earned a BA in Psychology at Boston University and a User Experience Certificate at Bentley University.
Speciality
User Testing, Analytics, Wireframing
Pullstring quote
“Interesting idea” ... “Let's go back to our audience.” ... “This is a hot mess.”
Email Skadi GidionsenEducation/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2013 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. During the summer of 2018, Emily developed her lettering skills at a 3 day intensive course at Studio Martina Flor in Berlin, Germany.
Speciality
Information Design, Handlettering
Pullstring quote
“It's pretty straightforward.” ... “Have you tried restarting?” ... “coffee?”
Email Emily KnappEducation/Experience
Levon joined Opus after serving as President of Signature Breads, VP of Marketing of Kettle Cuisine, and a Marketing Strategy Consultant at Monitor Deloitte. Levon earned a BS in Entrepreneurship at Babson College and an MBA in Marketing and Strategy at Boston College.
Speciality
Brand Strategy, Brand Development
Pullstring quote
“Woot!, Woot!” ... “I hope this helps.” .... “Let's do it!”
Email Levon KurkjianEducation/Experience
Kim joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from The College of Saint Rose.
Speciality
Identity & icon design, Illustration & Infographics
Pullstring quote
“Does anyone want boba tea?” ... “Hey Heidi” ... “Right!”
Email Kim LêEducation/Experience
Maureen has spent 15 years building CMS websites. She can code clean, maintainable themes and modules from scratch or extend/debug existing sites. Maureen has a BS from UConn in Molecular Cellular Biology and a second major in English. Her masters is from MIT in Science Writing.
Speciality
Wordpress, Drupal, Front End Development
Pullstring quote
“Anything is possible.“ ... “Rubber duck?“ ... “I think we are yak shaving.“
Email Maureen LyonsEducation/Experience
Casey joined Opus in 2014 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. She also earned a certificate in Digital Photography from the New York Institute of Photography.
Speciality
Logo and Identity Design, Graphic Illustration
Pullstring quote
“Do you have an EPS?” ... ”I'm thinking pizza.” ... ”How's it going?”
Email Casey McGeeEducation/Experience
With a Master's degree in Math Modeling and Computer Technology and 7 years of experience in web development, Andrew has been working with Opus since 2014.
Speciality
Custom theme development for WordPress & Drupal
Pullstring quote
“It's ok.” ... “It's not a problem.” ... “Things happen.”
Education/Experience
Ellery joined Opus as team member #2 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt. Ellery studied New Media Design at RIT and Design & Technology at Parsons. She also has a UX Certificate from Bentley.
Speciality
User Experience Design
Pullstring quote
“Does it pass color contrast?” ... "час кави!"
Email Ellery MooreyEducation/Experience
Lily joined Opus after 22 years at Monitor Deloitte where she served as Art Director. Lily earned two BAs at Boston College in English and Philosophy, minor in Art History. Lily also has a Writing and Editing Certificate from Emerson College.
Speciality
Creative Concepting
Pullstring quote
“Don't forget to proof” ... “Has anyone seen my glasses?” ... “How the turntables...”
Email Lily RoblesEducation/Experience
Heidi joined Opus in 2018 after earning her BFA in Graphic Design from MassArt.
Speciality
Web Design, Webflow
Pullstring quote
“Do you have a minute to look at something?” ... “Hey Kim!” ... “NH is my happy place!”
Email Heidi ScammonEducation/Experience
Mario joined Opus with a decade of creative & digital agency experience. He earned a BS in Marketing at UMass Dartmouth and was ScrumMaster® certified. He holds a certificate in accessibility by the IAAP.
Speciality
Front-End Web Development, Accessibility, WordPress, & Project Management
Pullstring quote
"I need coffee."
Email Mario SouzaEducation/Experience
Emily joined Opus in 2021 after earning her BFA in Communication Design from MassArt.
Speciality
Branding and Packaging Design
Pullstring quote
"That’s not recyclable."
Email Emily St. Laurent