About Us

Julia Metzner is the program manager for the Science Program, with a focus on aligning its strategic priorities with its operations. She reports directly to Dr. Vicki Chandler, the program’s chief program officer. 

Previously, Julia was the program associate for the Science Program's Marine Microbiology Initiative. Prior to joining the foundation, she worked as a teaching assistant in both biology and chemistry at Oberlin College and held a biochemistry internship at U.C. Berkeley. She has also volunteered in HIV education, and served as a volunteer tutor in math and science in the Oberlin, Ohio community.  

Julia received a B.A. with honors in biology and a minor in chemistry from Oberlin College.