Who We Are

We’ve gathered some of the smartest cookies in the industry. Here’s what we bring to the table.

Meet the Team

  • Julie Colangelo, Founder and CEO

    Julie is a small business superstar.

    She’s owned her soccer coaching business for 18 years, building it to over 80 staff across U.S.A and New Zealand.

    After running campaigns for her own business, Julie wanted to replicate her success for other business owners. They wanted to understand how to build their branding and social platforms. Social Cookie was born.

    Julie is a passionate marketer, with skills to match. Understanding the joy and stress of small business, she works closely with every client to meet their goals. Julie is your social media wingman, she’s here to see your business succeed.

    Born in Colorado with parents from New Zealand (Te Aupouri and Ngapuhi iwi) and Scottish descent. Julie moved to NZ to explore her heritage and promptly fell in love. Julie’s now living the dream, running her businesses across U.S.A from her home in Colorado.

    Favorite Cookie: Choc Chip, classic.

  • Garrett Gusakow, Director of Advertising

    After completing a triple major in three and a half years, Garrett turned his attention to all things digital advertising. He is Social Cookie’s advertising guru and brings five years of digital advertising experience to the table.

    Garrett has worked on campaigns for companies such as Smash Burger, In and Out, F45 Fitness, and Orangetheory Fitness and is certified in Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Advertising, and Google Data Studio.

    He has provided advertising expertise to a wide range of industries - clothing/retail, dog training, assisted living communities, fitness, insurance, and more! Garrett ready to start taking your ads from average to BEST today!

    Favorite Cookie: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie

  • Sofia Golloy, Executive Assistant

    Sofia is Social Cookie’s organizational wizard! She started out as an editor and adviser for a student publication before the pandemic hit.

    Prior to that, she finished up her Physics education degree and wasn't very active on social media. Her interest in social media management grew when she worked for a Brisbane company for two years and learned that it is more than what meets the eye. She also worked on the administrative side of things and tracked sales for the business, as well as keeping invoices and payrolls in check.

    Sofia is currently living in the Philippines where she works remotely and enjoys crocheting in her spare time.

    Favorite Cookie: Lemon