Julia Barfield
About Julia Barfield
Julia Barfield serves as the Head of Employer Engagement at Kinside, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong background in policy advocacy and strategic partnerships, with previous roles at LegUp and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Work at Kinside
Julia Barfield has served as the Head of Employer Engagement at Kinside since 2022. In this role, she focuses on engaging employers to support early childhood education initiatives. Her work involves building strategic partnerships that enhance policy advocacy efforts. Barfield's expertise in this area contributes to Kinside's mission of improving access to quality childcare.
Previous Experience
Before joining Kinside, Julia Barfield held various positions that contributed to her expertise in policy and program management. She worked at LegUp as an Advisor from 2020 to 2021 and then as the Strategic Partnerships Director from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Senior Manager for Policy and Programs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes roles at Save the Children Action Network, where she was involved in disaster response and government relations.
Education and Expertise
Julia Barfield earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work and Maternal and Child Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology and Hispanic Studies from Westmont College. Her educational background supports her expertise in engaging diverse stakeholders and advocating for early childhood education policies.
Achievements in Policy Advocacy
Julia Barfield is recognized for her ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders in the policy-making process. She has a proven track record of successfully advocating for policies related to early childhood education. Her systems thinking approach aids in analyzing and developing effective policy strategies, enhancing her impact in the field.
Background in Disaster Response
Julia Barfield has experience in disaster response through her work with Save the Children Action Network. She was part of the Hurricane Harvey Response Team in 2017 and the Hurricane Florence Response Team in 2018. These roles involved coordinating efforts to support affected communities and demonstrate her commitment to public service.