Julie Carlson, MPH, CHES

Julie joined the Hokie Wellness team in 2018, where she currently serves Virginia Tech employees as a Health Educator. In her role, she facilitates health education workshops, events, and outreach efforts on campus with a focus on promoting employee well-being.

Julie earned her Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, followed by a Master's of Public Health from Virginia Tech, concentrating in Community Health Promotion and Equity. Before joining Hokie Wellness, she completed a year of service with AmeriCorps VISTA at the Seattle YMCA, where she worked with unhoused young adults through education and employment programming. Julie also gained experience as a Communications Coordinator for an edible landscaping company in Chicago.

Outside of work, Julie enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, improv, and spending quality time with her family and dogs.