Julie is a Columbia resident who previously served on our Millennial Advisory Board from 2019-2021. For the past decade, Julie has held leadership roles in Communications & Marketing at the Maryland Department of Commerce. During her tenure, she oversaw public relations, developed media strategies, led a major website transformation, and drove audience engagement through strategic impactful storytelling aligned with organizational priorities. She also spearheaded integrated campaigns across digital, print, broadcast, and social media platforms.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and a Master of Professional Studies, with a specialization in Digital Marketing and Communications.

Julie lives with her family in Owen Brown. She and her husband Chris, son, daughter, and dog Dez love to spend time outdoors, particularly on Columbia’s lakefronts and pathways.