LOVE LOCAL DESIGN - Key Persons


Heather Strycharz

Job Titles:
  • Owner & Principal Designer
Heather has been working as a designer and front-end developer since 2007. She founded Love Local Design in 2011 in order to dedicate her talents to helping startups and small businesses establish their digital brands, and has since been named as one of New Haven's Rising Stars. She is the owner and design lead at LLD, and her talented team members share her passion for delivering high-quality digital and design solutions.

Kristin Holda

Job Titles:
  • Designer
  • Developer
Kristin joined Love Local Design after graduating from Quinnipiac University's Interactive Digital Design program and hit the ground running at full speed. With her fresh perspective on digital media design and her unmatched work ethic, Kristin has been a valuable addition to the team. Unafraid to lend a hand or apply a little elbow grease, she's our MVP when it comes to getting things done.

Rachel Petersen

Job Titles:
  • Community Manager
  • Designer
Rachel is a digital media generalist with almost 3 decades of experience turning clients' visions into reality. With a background in educational game design, she has helped develop projects for UNESCO, The Royal Opera House, The University of Thessaly, UniMarconi and more. Rachel has recently joined the Love Local Design team as a designer and copywriter with a focus on social media community development and support.