She graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a degree in Human Resource Development. While obtaining her degree she worked at (TIFFE), The Institute for Family Enrichment out in Hawaii where she gained valuable experience working with kiddos with special needs. After obtaining her degree she returned home to Washington where she worked at A.P.P.L.E Consulting. Julia has been working with children in the field of education since 2001 and plans on returning to school to get her Masters in Special Education. She is very excited to be a part of APL and looks forward to its bright future.