Julie Jimenez

Julie is a D.C-based creative strategist who has worked on environmental policy and campaigns at the federal and state level for close to a decade. She was born and raised in southeast Los Angeles, in an immigrant and working-class neighborhood. There, she realized at an early age that zip code and race played key roles in quality of life. This lived experience sparked her interests in social and environmental justice movements led by, and for, communities. While she pursued her Bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, she advocated for immigrant rights, sustainability through food systems and climate resiliency. These experiences further shaped her passion for environmental and social justice issues.  
 
Currently, she works as a Program Manager, providing strategic support, funding, and tools to organizations working to protect public lands. She’s previously worked at various national environmental non-profits, focusing on transportation and climate justice issues while centering the leadership of low-income communities and communities of color. Her experience ranges from digital and strategic communications to campaign strategy and government relations.  
 
Julie received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology, Politics and Latin American/Latino Studies from the University of Santa Cruz and a Master’s in Public Administration from Cal State University Northridge, with an emphasis on Public Sector Management and leadership. In her free time, Julie loves to travel, experience local culture, art and music. One of her new year's resolutions for 2026 is to learn how to paint and make interactive collages.