Julia joined the Michael J. Fox Foundation in August 2016. In her role as a Research Programs Officer, Julia supports MJFF's key research areas by working alongside MJFF's scientists and awardees in managing research portfolio grant activities.
Prior to joining MJFF, Julia worked in the fields of international education and social justice and interned for elected officials. Julia holds an M.A. in International Affairs from The New School and a B.A. in Political Science from CSU, Long Beach.