Julia Plonowski Gunther

Director, Public Relations at American Association For Cancer Research

Julia Plonowski Gunther has a strong background in public relations and communications. Julia has worked at the American Association for Cancer Research since 2013, starting as a Manager of Communications and progressing to roles with increasing leadership responsibility, including Assistant Director, Associate Director, Deputy Director, and currently, Director of Public Relations. Prior to that, Julia worked at Common Sense Media as a Communications Manager, where they positioned the organization as an expert voice on children and media. Julia also worked at the Federal Trade Commission as a Consumer Education Specialist, where they developed and implemented national consumer education campaigns and served as a Paralegal. Throughout their career, Julia has demonstrated their expertise in messaging, media relations, proactive pitching, crisis communications, and strategic planning.

Julia Plonowski Gunther attended Lakeside High School. However, no specific details regarding the start and end year, degree earned, or field of study are provided for this education experience. After completing high school, they attended Kenyon College from 2003 to 2007, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

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Timeline

  • Director, Public Relations

    March 1, 2023 - present

  • Deputy Director, Public Relations

    April, 2022

  • Associate Director, Public Relations

    March, 2020

  • Assistant Director, Public Relations

    July, 2015

  • Senior Manager, Communications

    August, 2014

  • Manager, Communications

    August, 2013