Julia Curbera (She/her/hers) is a Research and Evaluation Project Manager at the Institute for Community Health. She is involved in evaluation projects about family services, health advocacy, and substance use disorder prevention and treatment. Julia also contributes to planning and assessment projects, and research projects using qualitative methods. Julia previously worked on community planning projects at an urban planning consultancy in the Boston area, and supported community engagement and technical assistance for park equity initiatives at the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
Julia received her BA in Urban Studies and Art History from Washington University in St. Louis, and completed her Master’s degree in City Planning at MIT. She is a native Spanish speaker with roots in Spain and the New York City area.