Julie has research experience in two distinct sectors: academia and supplier. She received an MSc specializing in Sensory and Consumer Science from University of Alberta, where she conducted qualitative research on how organic consumers make food product choices. Prior to joining QRI she helped manage both quantitative and qualitative consumer insights projects for several national food & beverage companies.

She lends her eagle eye, creativity and curiosity to data interpretation and report composition. An aspiring moderator, she has experience heading individual interviews, and assists with the analysis of QRI’s qualitative research projects.