Julia Nelson M.

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ABOUT JULIA NELSON M.

I\'ve spent 15+ years building bridges—between students and careers, employers and talent, potential and opportunity.Whether I\'m designing citywide internship programs for Denver\'s employee workforce, partnering with 100+ organizations to create pathways for university students, or coaching early-career professionals through rotational development programs, my work centers on one belief: the right program design, paired with authentic relationships, can transform how people access opportunity.What I Do:I design and scale workforce development programs that work. At the City and County of Denver, I drove a 50% increase in intern-to-hire conversions and 12% boost in first-year retention by streamlining processes and building data-driven professional development experiences. At the University of Denver, I expanded career opportunities by 30% for 2,500+ students through strategic employer partnerships and 80+ recruiting events.How I Work:My StrengthsFinder results—Individualization, Adaptability, Input, Empathy, and Woo—aren\'t just personality traits; they\'re the foundation of how I lead. I tailor programs to meet people where they are, pivot quickly when needs change, stay endlessly curious about what\'s working (and what\'s not), and build relationships that last.What Drives Me:Equity and access. I\'m passionate about creating pipelines that reach underrepresented talent and building programs that set people up for long-term success—not just a first job, but a meaningful career.Let\'s connect if you\'re working on workforce development, talent pipeline innovation, or building partnerships between education and industry. I\'m always eager to learn from others doing this work and explore how we might collaborate.