Julia is a dynamic scientist who has contributed much of her career to the fields of cannabis analysis and reference methods. As the Cannabis and Natural Medicine Sciences Program Manager at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Julia leads method development and validation to advance both routine and novel analytical studies.
In addition to her work at the lab, Julia dedicates much of her time to the larger scientific community. She serves as a board member of the AOAC Official Methods Board, where she acts in an advisory capacity in the development and implementation of testing standards. Julia is also the Chair of the AOAC CASP Microbial Contaminants Working Group and Expert Review Panel and serves on the Cannabinoids and Chemical Contaminants Expert Review Panels, where she brings together diverse perspectives and her expertise to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the industry. Additionally, Julia is a member of the Cannabis Regulators Association and sits on the Board of the National Registry of Certified Chemists and the Executive Committee of the Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision of the American Chemical Society.
