Julie Hutcheson

Julie Hutcheson currently serves as the Executive Director of Green Foothills, where responsibilities include collaborating with the board and staff to steer strategic direction, fund development, and financial operations. Previously, Julie held the role of Director of Impact at Green Foothills, focusing on strengthening organizational structure and sustainability, and served as External Affairs Manager for the San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School, enhancing strategic partnerships and legislative tracking. With extensive advocacy experience, Julie worked as a Legislative Advocate for the Committee for Green Foothills, coordinating policy efforts, and founded Thrive! Morgan Hill to address community land use issues. Early career roles included managing information technology for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and facilitating regional energy meetings in Central and Eastern Europe. Julie holds a Master’s degree in Slavic Linguistics from the University of Virginia and a Bachelor’s in Linguistics and Russian from Carleton University.