Julia grew up in Missoula, Montana, where she developed her enthusiasm for the outdoors. She received a B.S. in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability and a minor in GIS at Colorado State University in May of 2021. At CSU, Julia used GIS to research the change in vegetation extent after large avalanches. She also worked on a variety of other mapping projects for the Geospatial Centroid, where she was an intern.
Julia works with MSI’s Forest Team to assist in collaborative forest management efforts. She uses her GIS skills to create engaging maps that showcase the variety of projects being facilitated across the southwest and will support ongoing field monitoring projects for MSI.
Outside of work, you can find Julia splitboarding, mountain biking or admiring wildflowers in the San Juans. She is deeply passionate about avalanche education and ecosystem science.
Contact Julia at julia@mountainstudies.org
