Jules Backus

Julia Backus is a seasoned marketing professional with a diverse background in public relations and community engagement. Currently a Senior Marketing Specialist at Digital Limelight Media since May 2022, Julia has previously served as a Community Engagement Committee Member (PR Chair) at Family Promise of Grand Rapids, and as a Public Relations Manager at 8THIRTYFOUR. Julia's experience encompasses roles such as Associate and PR Coordinator at Lambert, Strategic Associate at HAS HEART, and Media Assistant at VNN, where Julia was involved in media outreach, grant funding project planning, and communication strategies. Early career positions include Community Relations Assistant at Grand Rapids Griffins and Vice President of Chapter Development for Grand Valley State University PRSSA. Julia holds a degree from Grand Valley State University, attended from 2013 to 2017.