Julie’s deep sense of place in the Southwest permeates into her work, adventures, and life. Over the past several years, Julie has worn multiple hats with Wild Arizona: volunteer, curriculum designer, restoration crew member, co-leader of Wild Stew outings, and trail assessment team lead. Additionally, Julie has extensive experience as an outdoor educator, wherein she strove to connect students to desert landscapes and one another through multiple avenues, including backpacking expeditions, residential science programs, and rock climbing initiatives. Julie is a Prescott College graduate with a B.A. in Environmental Education. She enjoys climbing, running, listening to podcasts, and eating vegetables.