Award-winning journalist + podcast producer

From an American hostage caught in the crossfires of the Iranian nuclear deal to the war-torn history of the sexiest M&M, Julie knows how to cover pressing issues and engaging histories that help people understand the world. Enriched by an empathic interview style, enterprise reporting skills, and creative writing chops, her work has been celebrated in The Atlantic’s top podcasts, nominated for an Ambie, and won a SoCal Journalism Award.

Recent podcasts

  • Gimlet Not Past it

    Not Past it

    Producer

  • Hell or High Water

    Hell or High Water - When disaster hits home

    Producer

  • 544 Days

    544 Days

    Associate Producer

  • In our backyard

    In our backyard

    Producer

  • Crime Show

    Crime Show

    Associate Producer

  • On Invisibilia

    On Invisibilia

    Research intern

About Julie

Born and raised in Southern California, Julie loves the weird, the messy, and the magical. That’s why she traveled across the country and around the world, living in The South, West Hollywood, and Australia. With nearly ten years of experience as a journalist, Julie’s work is a direct reflection of these diverse encounters.

She has a Masters of global media from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelors of philosophy from Vanderbilt University.

Past articles

  • Man Accused of Killing 2 Palm Springs Police Officers Had “21 Instances of Intent to Kill,” Prosecutor Says

    Man Accused of Killing 2 Palm Springs Police Officers Had “21 Instances of Intent to Kill,” Prosecutor Says

    Journalist

  • No Women Headliners At Stagecoach: That Don’t Impress Me Much

    No Women Headliners At Stagecoach: That Don’t Impress Me Much

    Journalist

  • Woman Suspected of Dumping Bag Of Puppies Arrested

    Woman Suspected of Dumping Bag Of Puppies Arrested

    Journalist

  • Former Nurse Planned 'House Of Horrors' Stabbings, Prosecutor Says

    Former Nurse Planned 'House Of Horrors' Stabbings, Prosecutor Says

    Journalist

  • California Leaders Arrive Inland Friday To Beleaguered Desert Water Facilities, Salton Sea

    California Leaders Arrive Inland Friday To Beleaguered Desert Water Facilities, Salton Sea

    Journalist

  • Landmark Conservation Bill Will Help Protect Endangered Desert Species

    Landmark Conservation Bill Will Help Protect Endangered Desert Species

    Journalist