Julie Smith

Julie Smith is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in identity and access management and organizational leadership. Currently serving as an Executive Advisory Board Member for the Identity Defined Security Alliance since September 2022, Julie previously held the position of Executive Director, where significant contributions included launching the organization as a standalone non-profit and enhancing its influence in digital identity security. With a background that includes roles at Optiv Inc. as Director of Solutions Management, senior positions at PEGRight, and extensive experience at Ping Identity, Julie has developed expertise in strategic marketing, program development, and product management. Julie holds a BBA in Accounting from Stetson University and completed the High Performance Leadership Program at the University of Denver.