Julia Adams Ma

Julia Adams, MA, PMP, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and research in international development. Currently serving as Senior Program Manager and USAID PDEX Contract Manager at Vistant, Julia oversees a $95 million contract with USAID, managing approximately 100 positions in Innovation and Technology and Research. Prior roles include Deputy Director for Evidence Project at the Population Council, where Julia managed a $70 million research portfolio across 62 projects in various countries, and Project Officer at University Research Co., LLC, focusing on quality control and compliance for USAID contracts. Julia's background includes project management for infectious diseases at CAMRIS International, as well as various support roles in governance and education projects in Colombia. Julia holds an MA in Non-Profit Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a BA in Spanish and Intercultural Studies from Goshen College, with additional studies at Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana and a certificate from American University.