Julie Steele

Julie Steele is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in internal communications across various industries, currently serving as Head of Internal Communications at OpenAI since June 2024. Previously, Steele held the position of Senior Director, Head of Internal Communications at Upwork, where significant improvements to the communications function were achieved within 90 days, alongside the development of an annual operating plan and successful global events. At Twitter, from September 2018 to November 2022, Steele transformed the internal communications strategy during a period of rapid growth, earning multiple awards for excellence in communications. Prior roles include Interim Director at Hulu, where strategic counsel on business initiatives and management of a comprehensive internal communications strategy were delivered, and earlier positions in various public relations roles, culminating in over a decade dedicated to driving effective communication strategies within organizations. Julie Steele earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations Honors from The University of Texas at Austin.