Julie Eastling

Julie Eastling, APR has a diverse work experience spanning over four decades. Julie currently works as the Communications Lead for the Harwick Project at Mayo Clinic, a role that aims to transform administrative services in support of the clinic's strategic plan. Prior to this, they served as a Communications Manager at Mayo Clinic from 2016 to 2022.

Julie's previous experience includes roles as a Program Communications Consultant at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation from 2005 to 2016, and as a Senior Communications Consultant at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota from 1998 to 2005. Julie has also held positions as a Director at Imax Theater at the Minnesota Zoo, Communications Director at the Minnesota Zoo, and Senior Account Executive at Mona, Meyer, McGrath & Gavin.

Before entering the field of communications, Julie worked as a Wildlife Biologist at Carpenter Nature Center. Their career began as an Account Executive at Minda Associates in 1984.

Julie Eastling, APR attended the University of Minnesota from 1974 to 1978 where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Animal Behavior. From 1978 to 1981, they pursued a Master's degree in Zoology at Brigham Young University. Later, from 1985 to 1986, Julie studied Communications at the University of St. Thomas, though no specific degree is listed.