2025 Virginia Brownfields Symposium

Julia is a Richmond, Virginia native. After graduating from Virginia Tech with degrees in Environmental Science and Chemistry, she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA for environmental nonprofits in Colorado and New Mexico before joining the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in drinking water compliance. She earned a graduate certificate from the University of Florida in Biodegradation and Bioremediation while transitioning to consulting work in Virginia. Her consulting experience was focused on environmental site investigations, remediation, and permitting for utility-scale solar projects. Since joining DEQ in June 2022, her regulatory expertise involves managing voluntary remediation projects and assistance with Virginia Brownfields projects and events.