As an Associate Professor with the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Julie serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Urban Engagement for OSU Extension. She created the curriculum for the national Leadership in the City course which has engaged urban Extension professionals across the country. Her research focuses on community engagement, entrepreneurial leadership, and organizational strategy. Julie holds a Ph.D. in Human and Community Resource Development and a MBA in Global Management.

Julie’s background also includes working in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Prior to working with OSU, she served as the executive director for an international trade association and a marketing manager for a worldwide nonprofit organization. Read Julie’s extended bio here.