Julie McDowell

Julie McDowell serves as the Director of Strategic Communications & Digital Content at the College of American Pathologists (CAP) since April 2010, overseeing impactful communications strategies that engage CAP's extensive network of physician members and accredited laboratories. Previously, Julie established and grew CAP's social media presence as Social Media Manager, achieving 132K followers and an 18% engagement rate. Julie also contributed as Manager of Advocacy Communications, delivering legislative news to members through newsletters and social media. Prior experience includes roles as Managing Editor at G2 Intelligence, where comprehensive analysis on the laboratory industry was produced, and as Senior Editor at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine, focusing on clinical laboratory strategies. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Writing from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Miami University.