Julia Thornton

Julia Thornton is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and a wealth of experience in corporate communications. She has studied at prestigious institutions such as the San Francisco Cooking School, the Coaches Training Institute, the University of San Francisco, and Colorado State University. Julia's career journey includes notable roles within reputable organizations, where she has showcased her expertise in communication strategies and management.

Currently serving as the Team Lead for Corporate Communications at Walmart Connect within the retail giant Walmart, Julia has previously held key positions at renowned companies such as Facebook and Meltwater. At Facebook, she excelled as the Communications Manager for Advertiser Communications and Marketing Partnerships. Her role at Meltwater saw her as the Senior Manager for Global Product Communications, as well as the Internal Communications Manager.

Julia Thornton's professional trajectory also includes consultancy roles, with significant contributions in various sectors. She has worked as an Internal Communications Consultant for Customer Experience at Blue Shield of California and as a Communications Consultant at Thornton Communications. Julia has also held leadership positions, such as the Associate Director for Communications at Humanity United and Communications Associate at YPO.

Prior to her corporate communications roles, Julia Thornton honed her skills in journalism, starting as a Statehouse Intern at Colorado Springs Gazette and progressing to roles like Morning News Reporter/Anchor at Clear Channel of Northern Colorado. Her journey in reporting continued at the Fort Collins Coloradoan, where she served as a General Assignment Reporter. Julia's rich professional background reflects a blend of strategic communication expertise, journalistic experience, and leadership roles across various industries.