As a former college advisor, she witnessed a growing inequality firsthand: only the wealthiest families could afford the resources to help their students gain admission to the most competitive colleges and universities. Determined to change that she built ESAI, giving students of all backgrounds ethical AI tools to help them discover and tell their unique stories. Beyond the platform, Julia aspires to empower the next generation to find and land their next opportunity through the power of authentic storytelling.

Named to Forbes 30 Under 30, Julia has been recognized as one of the most influential young leaders innovating the education space.