Julie brings a deep commitment to community-building and community service to her professional work. Her experience spans from affordable, supportive and transitional housing projects to community facilities, interiors and exterior spaces that foster connections and empower individuals. She has served on Manhattan Community Board Five in Midtown for the past eight years, where she is Vice-Chair of the Land Use, Zoning, and Housing Committee and a member of the Budget, Education, and City Services Committee. Julie has become a leader in the movement for public bathroom access in New York City, leading a working group with members from several community boards across the city.