Judi Jacobsen is a Seattle native who grew up involved in her family's business, Pacific Trail Sportswear. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Home Economics and taught school in public schools. In 1977, Judi began selling her paintings at local art fairs and eventually joined with another local artist to form a greeting card company, Lucy and Me. In 1984, Judi started a new company, Me Two, which later became Madison Park Greetings. Judi has been nominated for various Louie Awards (industry design awards) and won a Louie Award in 1993.