Julie most recently served as deputy chief of staff in the Office of the President, where she played a key role in establishing strong management systems that have been foundational to the execution of the federation’s strategies and programs. Her leadership across the AFL-CIO, particularly of the political and field mobilization program, the largest team in the federation, built the trust and confidence of affiliate union leaders and staff, and established her reputation as a thought leader with keen insights into the next generation of our movement. Julie began her career with the labor movement at the AFL-CIO more than 15 years ago and is a longtime political strategist who brings deep knowledge and understanding of the labor movement, government relations, and political campaigns. In 2020, Julie was the AFL-CIO political mobilization director, leading the decisive labor program that helped elect Joe Biden to the White House. Prior to being the federation’s deputy chief of staff, Julie also served in the Biden–Harris administration as assistant U.S. Trade Representative for public engagement in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.