Julia is passionate about advancing innovation in biotech and medtech to improve healthcare access and outcomes. Prior to HBS, she worked at McKinsey & Company in Denver, advising healthcare and life sciences clients on growth strategy, transactions, and organizational design. She also completed an externship at Ginkgo Bioworks, supporting commercial strategy for the company’s biosecurity business unit. Julia holds a B.B.A. in Accountancy and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, where she developed an early interest in the intersection of business, science, and human behavior. Originally from Southlake, Texas, she is interested in how emerging technologies can reshape the future of health.