Julia A. Luscombe
About Julia A. Luscombe
Julia A. Luscombe is the Managing Director of Strategic Planning at Feeding America, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Science in Sociology from the London School of Economics and has extensive experience in strategic roles, including previous positions at Monitor Deloitte and Feeding America.
Current Role at Feeding America
Julia A. Luscombe serves as the Managing Director of Strategic Planning at Feeding America, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she focuses on developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's mission of combating hunger in the United States. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she collaborates with various teams to align Feeding America's goals with effective strategies.
Previous Experience at Feeding America
Before her current role, Julia Luscombe worked at Feeding America as the Director of Strategic Initiatives from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, she was responsible for leading projects that aimed to improve operational efficiency and expand the organization's outreach efforts. Her experience at Feeding America has contributed to her understanding of the nonprofit sector and strategic planning.
Professional Background at Monitor Deloitte
Julia Luscombe was employed at Monitor Deloitte as a Strategy Project Manager from 2012 to 2017. During her five years with the firm, she managed various strategic projects, providing insights and recommendations to clients across different industries. This role helped her develop strong analytical and project management skills.
Educational Background
Julia A. Luscombe holds a Master of Science degree from the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics, which she completed in 2012. She also studied Latin American Studies at Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar in Ecuador from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she earned two bachelor's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, one in International Studies and another in International Business from The Wharton School, both completed in 2010.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles in strategic planning, Julia Luscombe interned at the Bread and Roses Community Fund as the Barbara Smith Community School Intern from 2009 to 2010. This early experience provided her with insights into community engagement and nonprofit operations, laying the groundwork for her future career in strategic initiatives.