Jules Sherman is a human-centered product designer, inventor, researcher, author, and educator who leads design research at Soul Seated Journey, focusing on healthcare innovation and social impact, and who has previously directed the Biodesign Program at Children’s National Hospital and taught at the University of Maryland. Her work translates patient, family, and clinician experiences into meaningful medical devices and programs, guiding cross-disciplinary teams from insight to publication or product, and she emphasizes justice in design by elevating underrepresented voices; her achievements include multiple patents, articles, a product acquisition, and a 2025 Cooper Hewitt Design Award.