Treehouse: Helping you share your story
At Treehouse Creative Digital Solutions, we believe that a strong foundation begins with understanding your mission and values. These guiding principles are the driving force behind every strategy, design, and solution we create for you. By aligning our work with your core beliefs, we ensure that every project not only reflects your brand but also supports your long-term goals and vision.
Our Mission & Values
At Treehouse Creative Digital Solutions, our mission is to empower businesses and organizations to thrive in the digital world. We do this by providing tailored solutions in web development, social media strategy, and digital marketing that align with each client’s unique goals, mission, and values. Through collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, we help our clients build strong, lasting connections with their audiences and achieve sustainable growth.
Joy Switch
We believe that when our clients inspire us and we align with their vision, we can create our best work. The "Joy Switch" is flipped when we truly believe in what our clients are doing, and that passion fuels our creativity and dedication.
Collaboration
We thrive on working closely with our clients, listening to their needs, and building strong partnerships. We see every project as a shared journey, where open communication and teamwork lead to innovative solutions.
Creativity & Innovation
We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing fresh ideas and innovative strategies to every project. Our creativity fuels our solutions, ensuring they are as unique as the brands we work with.
Excellence & Integrity
We are committed to delivering high-quality work that aligns with our clients’ values and goals. We approach each project with professionalism, dedication, and integrity, ensuring that we not only meet expectations but exceed them.
The Treehouse Team
OUR FOUNDER
Val Curtis is a Social Media Consultant and Digital Strategist. She is the founder of Treehouse Creative Digital Solutions in Friday Harbor, WA.
A few years ago, Val Curtis quickly learned the importance of putting as many tools as possible in her personal tech toolbox when a college Physics TA offered her free tutoring if she could teach him how to use Excel. She hadn’t learned it just yet, but she knew she could and she did.
Throughout the years as a Marine Ecology & Ornithology Lab Assistant, Whale Watch Tour Office Manager, Pre-service Teacher Educator, Middle School Math / Science / Tech Teacher, Web Developer, Digital Marketer, Entrepreneur, Instructional Technology Coordinator and Social Media Manager her thirst for learning, testing, and implementing the “newest” tools in technology wove it’s way into every job.
Val has worked and consulted with dozens of entrepreneurs, businesses and nonprofits around the globe through her online magazine, BonBon Break, which she started in 2012. Partnerships that began as simple paid posts turned into consulting sessions where she taught large brands how to integrate themselves into the influencer space and how to develop their digital marketing strategies.
In addition to speaking at national blogging conferences, women in business groups and conducting training events for small business and non-profit leaders, Val has also been the featured speaker at CyberSafety for Families community events and for educators.
Since launching Treehouse Creative Digital Solutions in 2019, Val has been assisting businesses and non-profits to develop their brand, share their stories and put their best foot forward in the digital world.
CONNECT at info@treehousecds.com.
ASK VAL about speaking at your next event.
- B.S. in Biology with an Ecology emphasis from San Diego State University
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Western Washington University
- Washington State Teaching Certificate General Science and Biology 4-12
- Google Educator Level 1 & 2
- Website Design & Development Certificate from Cornell University
CREATIVE GODDESS
Taylor has spent over 20 years working in the entertainment industry including music, film, and television. She began her career in music working for acts ranging from Paul McCartney to Lady Gaga and everything in between. Later, Taylor attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Arizona to master her craft. After finishing at the top of her class, she went to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a sound designer. While in LA, Taylor worked at multiple post production facilities as well as on set of a television production studio. She has worked on numerous TV shows and films including MTV, The Discovery Channel, and the extremely popular video game ARK: Survival Evolved.
After finally succumbing to the desire to see the world, Taylor went to work at sea onboard cruise ships. During that time she was able to visit over 60 countries and had the privilege of working alongside crew members from around the world.
Taylor has a love of the outdoors and adventure. She spent 4 years as a ski patroller and was honored with the “Ski Patroller of the Year” award in 2013. Looking for more adventure, Taylor moved to Colorado and became certified as a white water rafting guide. Taylor is also passionate about surfing and has surfed in California, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Bali, and Vanuatu.
Recently, Taylor has found a new passion in marketing and is currently studying the subject in college. She loves the art and science of combining creativity with data to find the best ways for brands to connect with their consumers and expand their market.
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PROJECT MANAGER
Sophia started with Treehouse as an intern when she was a junior at the University of Washington studying Informatics with a minor in Architectural Studies. She grew up in Bellingham, Washington and has spent many summers in Friday Harbor. Sophia attributes her love of technology to her grandma who resides on the island, she has shown her technology’s power to strengthen communities. Sophia pursued Informatics for this very reason, a major which focuses on “technology for the good of people.”
Sophia is very passionate about her schoolwork and extracurriculars. She prides herself on making the dean’s list for 5 quarters. She was part of a web development club in the past year and is currently a design lead in the Women in User Experience RSO at UW.
Outside of school, Sophia likes to spend time outdoors as well as exploring the city. She is learning how to snowboard and loves to run, bike, swim, and hike. She also has a great interest in art and design, pursuing her passion for creating both inside and outside of school.
In the future, Sophia would like to pursue a job or masters which combines technology and design.
CONNECT at info@treehousecds.com
The TCDS Internship Program
Since 2023, Treehouse has been cultivating a dynamic internship program, recognizing the fantastic energy, creativity, and cutting-edge awareness that interns bring to both our agency and clients. Through our partnerships with the University of Washington and Western Washington University, we’ve already mentored and supported 5 students in the last year, creating a mutually beneficial experience for all.
Are you interested in joining our internship team?
Email info@treehousecds.com to apply.
SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
Dania Baldovinos is a senior at Western Washington University, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a double concentration in Marketing and Management Information Systems. She began her academic journey at the University of Washington, where she secured her first internship as a marketing consultant for a dance studio. Despite having no prior marketing coursework, Dania quickly developed a passion for the field, drawn to how it blends creativity with analytics. Since then, she has completed four internships, gaining valuable hands-on experience before joining Treehouse Creative Digital Solutions.
Outside of marketing, Dania enjoys spending time outdoors, crocheting, and watching movies. A music enthusiast, she attended 40 concerts last summer through both her internship and personal events. Recently, she has also taken up indoor rock climbing and is excited to continue exploring the activity.
In the future, Dania plans to pursue a master’s degree that integrates her interests in Marketing and Management Information Systems.
WEB DESIGN INTERN
Vera began her journey into UX design at the University of Washington, where she currently studies Informatics with a focus on Human Computer Interaction. Growing up with a passion for art, she quickly developed an interest in UX design and began honing her skills. She aims to create technology that improves lives, inspired by her mantra, “Behind every computer screen interaction is a real human being”. She has worked on several projects such as redesigning and implementing the official website for her undergraduate student organization (IUGA), and working as a Product Designer for Washington Tunneling, a UW engineering club.
Throughout her academic career, Vera searched for opportunities to further expand her skillset and participated in clubs like ‘Web-Impact UW’, a web design club, Design For America (DFA), WINFO – Participating in their yearly UX hackathons, and working as a research assistant under PULSE Lab.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Vera enjoys skiing, running, hiking, drawing, and swimming. She has recently gained an interest in backpacking, and hopes to backpack ‘Panorama Ridge’ in Canada.
Looking ahead, Vera plans to pursue a master’s in Human Computer Interaction.
MEET THE REST OF OUR TEAM
Over the years, we have built strong relationships with a collection of independent contractors around the globe. Some live right here on San Juan Island and others live as far away as Australia! This is something Val has a lot of experience with since 2012. When she was running BonBon Break she was teleconferencing and setting up virtual offices to manage workflow for 16 independent contractors.
We value these individuals as an integral part of our services and they count on us to keep them busy. A process of trial and error and recommendations has helped us build up a strong team of 10 independent contractors who we collaborate with to offer you the best final product possible.