Juliana Waechter is a graduate of the University of Iowa with degrees in both anthropology and art. In 2004, she was hired by the University of Iowa Department of Dance to oversee wardrobe inventory and maintenance at Halsey Hall, providing costume design support to students and faculty.

In addition to dance, Juliana provided costume support to Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong in 2016 at Riverside Casino and Golf resort.

Most recently, Juliana coordinated costumes for UI Department of Dance collaboration with Quixotic Dance Company for Hancher, Illuminated in 2020 and 2021 productions.