Julia Kim

Senior Project Manager | Local Government Commission | Washington, DC

Julia works with public agencies, community leaders, and key stakeholders throughout California to partner on place-based resiliency initiatives while supporting the advancement of the climate change field at-large. She focuses on the opportunities that climate change presents to redesign existing systems and processes while collaborating with diverse partners to implement equitable, innovative, and comprehensive climate solutions. Julia joined the Local Government Commission (LGC) in March of 2015 and serves as the lead for LGC’s Climate Change Team. She leverages her experience and skills in policy analysis, communications, strategic planning, and graphic design to provide technical assistance, facilitate collaborative networks, develop resources and tools, and manage complex projects. Julia earned a B.A. in political science and philosophy, and an M.P.P. in environmental policy and international security/economic policy, both from the University of Maryland.