Julia Simmons

Julia Simmons is currently the Director of Communications, Creative at Target, where they cultivate inclusive and innovative work environments that empower diverse creative teams. Previously, they served as the Global Creative Services Director at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, leading a 25-person team focused on luxury resort branding and marketing. Julia's extensive experience includes senior roles at FleishmanHillard and founding their own design firms, where they developed impactful creative strategies and mentored emerging talent. They hold a BA with honors in Graphic Design from Columbia College Chicago and are also pursuing further education at the University of Missouri-Columbia.