Julie is a Southern California native who has been residing in San Diego for 10 + years. After completing her Bachelor of Science at California State University, Long beach she went on to get her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She received additional training in Rheumatology by completing the American College of Rheumatology Advanced Rheumatology Course. She has spent the last 10 + years providing patient care in Rheumatology and Non-Operative Orthopedics with an extra focus since 2020 on value-based care programs and quality initiatives for Rheumatology practices.
Her free time is spent with her husband and two young children. They love spending their time outdoors at the beach, camping, biking, or walking to their local coffee shop or park.