Julia is a strategic thinker and community planner with over ten years of experience leading social planning projects across Western and Northern Canada. Known for her strong communication skills, she excels at producing clear, concise reports and facilitating collaborative engagement sessions. Julia specializes in all aspects of social policy, from identifying community needs to researching innovative solutions and proposing actionable strategies to address gaps. She is particularly skilled in community engagement, centering the voices of those often underrepresented in planning processes and prioritizing inclusive approaches that reduce barriers to participation.
As a natural leader and skilled project manager, Julia thrives in collaborative project delivery. She is also a talented writer, adept at translating data and qualitative feedback into compelling narratives that capture a community’s unique story. Julia has led numerous housing needs assessments and strategies across British Columbia and the Yukon, using creative engagement methods to understand how communities navigate the housing system.