Julie was born and raised in Silicon Valley and received her BA at UCLA in Art/Design. She is a partner in a graphic design firm, and has taught after school art programs at Yavneh in the past. She has a deep love for Jewish tradition, culture and Israel and has been an active volunteer in the Silicon Valley Jewish community. Julie enjoys davening, reading, traveling, playing Mah Jongg and spending time with her husband Stuart, their two sons Benjamin and Raphael, and her extended family and friends.