Julia Thayne

Julia Thayne DeMordaunt is a renowned expert in driving equitable climate action within urban areas. With a vast professional background, Julia excels in collaborating with governmental bodies, private enterprises, and non-profit organizations to actualize ambitious goals into tangible tech solutions, policies, and programs that positively impact communities. Her career journey includes pivotal roles such as Principal of Urban Transformation at the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), Executive Officer of Economic Development at the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, and Director of Urban Development at Siemens where she consulted on sustainability projects for numerous cities globally. Julia is also the Founder and Board Member of Urban Movement Labs, a non-profit focusing on community-based transportation technology, and an esteemed educator at USC's Sol Price School of Public Policy. Her expertise has been recognized in various reputable publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Bloomberg.