Julie Raskin, a distinguished and accomplished individual, holds a B.A. in Urban Studies and Environmental Policy from Columbia University in the City of New York and graduated with distinction from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business with an MBA in Finance. She is a prominent figure in the field of sanitation and has served as the Executive Director of the Sanitation Foundation, along with her previous role as the Senior Advisor for Partnerships at the NYC Department of Sanitation. Julie has also held several key positions at American Express, including Senior Manager of Industry Activation Strategy and Marketing Consulting & Business Insights for US Merchant Marketing, as well as Manager of Business Development and MBA Intern of Marketing for Network Partnerships. Before joining the corporate world, Julie was a Policy Analyst at the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Management & Budget, participated in the Urban Fellow program at the City of New York, and worked as a Policy Intern at Transportation Alternatives. With this diverse range of experiences, Julie brings extensive knowledge and expertise in strategic planning, business development, marketing, and policy analysis.