ABOUT URBAN EMU

We use technology, creativity, and communication to improve the human experience.

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Impacting the Way Humans Live.

Our mission is to impact the way humans live by creating experiences that enrich, enlighten, and empower. We believe thoughtful design and purposeful innovation can transform lives and drive positive change in the world. At Urban Emu, we are committed to making that vision a reality, one experience at a time.

Urban Emu is more than an experience agency; we pioneer purpose-driven design. Through our unique Purpose-Centered Design approach, we define clear intentions, align our efforts with user needs, and measure our impact meticulously. Our dedication to blending creativity with technology enables us to create extraordinary experiences that leave a lasting impression and make a meaningful difference in the way humans live.

We are the people delivering better experiences through technology, creativity and communication.

Our Core Team

Patrick Kesler

Chief Executive Officer, Principal

Peter Bleickardt

Chief Technology Officer

Ken Buraker

Chief Creative Officer

Kristin McPeak

Chief of Staff

Tom DeLorme

Chief Operating Officer

Randy Rodriguez

Chief Growth Strategist

Hayden Yarbrough

Producer & Training Lead

Rachna Scott

Creative Director

Patrick Keenan

Software Engineer

Alexander Fox

Senior UX/UI Designer

Brandon Tilley

Senior Software Engineer

Harvey Goldberg

Director of Federal Growth

Alyssa D’Urso

Associate Creative Director

Maggy Giunco

Creative Operations

Shaelyn Ventrano

Senior Project Manager, PMP, CSM

Mark Farrell

Director of HR & Operations

Stephanie Peduto

Project Coordinator

Joe DiBenedetto

Software Engineer

Ann Rose Greenberg

Senior Project Director & Interim Chief of Strategy Integration

Rachel Frizzell

Designer

Chris Sheppard

Content Manager

Richard Hoffman

Senior Project Manager & Data Analyst

Shelley Caplan

Senior Project Director

Dana Lebed

Senior Design Director

Haley Spencer

Communications Manager

Van Do, MPH

Senior Communications Manager

Nicole Hunt

Copywriter

Vlad Gorshkov

Design Director

Rich Gerdes

Sr. Software Engineer

Jada Sheehy

Project Manager

Darcy Barton

Software Engineer Manager

Lauren Plowman

Sr. Digital Strategist/Project Director

Greg Wallis

Chief Financial Officer

Justin Provenzano

Senior Designer

Nate Wiczer

Proposal Manager

Andrew Gormley

Videographer & Animator

Craig Phares

Senior iOS & Android Engineer

Pattie Yu (theYucrew)

Senior Strategic Communications Director

Interested in joining our team? We’re always looking for talented individuals.

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Our Process

Research Becomes Insights

Through intensive design research and strategic analysis, Urban Emu analyzes consumers, competitors and requirements so that the vision is tightly aligned with business objectives.

Insights Become Ideas

We produce a range of design concepts to address the client’s challenge. We translate requirements, craft the user experience and design for rapid growth.

Ideas Become Functional

We process designs and build them for use, facilitate testing, tweak to perfection and launch. We then evaluate performance, act on results and iterate.

Functionality Becomes Reality

We maintain and report success of the delivered product. With a celebratory pat on the back, we cherish our relationships and strive to offer the best product and service there is.

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Urban Emu is an experience agency proudly driven by a singular mission: to transform the way humans live. We achieve this through a powerful fusion of design, technology, and communications, creating unparalleled online and offline experiences.

We love to hear about ideas big or small. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us regarding your project.

Email: hello@urbanemu.com