Julie's journey to Earth Species Project was shaped by her blend of technological experience and connection with the natural world. She began her career as an IT consultant with IBM Global Services before making a purposeful pivot to pursue her passion for natural beauty and design. For over a decade, she worked as a professional floral designer in the Bay Area while continuing as a freelance IT and business operations consultant.
At ESP, Julie leverages her diverse experience to help drive the organization's mission forward, serving as a force multiplier and thought partner to Aza Raskin.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Brown University. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, as well as practicing yoga, flower arranging, gardening, skiing, and puzzle-solving.