With more than a decade of experience in New Mexico state government, government relations, and healthcare public policy, Julia advocates for New Mexico’s hospitals within the complex regulatory and financing landscapes as the Director of Government Regulation and Reimbursement Policy at the New Mexico Hospital Association. She is most interested in finding sustainable approaches to preserve and expand access to healthcare and to support and grow the dedicated healthcare workforce in our state.

Prior to joining the state Hospital Association, Julia worked for Presbyterian Healthcare Services, New Mexico’s largest private employer, as the Manager for Government Relations and Public Policy. There she helped develop and support the public policy needs of Albuquerque Ambulance Service and the system’s regional hospitals, as well as played a significant role in advocating for legislation that would best serve the employees, members, and patients of the organization during the annual state legislative sessions. Additionally, Julia’s state government experience consists of three years with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration and more than four years with the Office of Governor Susana Martinez.

Born and raised in Montana, she holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa and a master’s degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law.