Julia Chaffin
About Julia Chaffin
Julia Chaffin serves as the NIF&PS Project Management Office Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position she has held since 2020. She holds a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling and has extensive experience in project management across various organizations.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Julia Chaffin serves as the NIF&PS Project Management Office Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the management and oversight of projects within the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science sectors. Her role involves coordinating project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Julia Chaffin has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida, studying from 1987 to 1989. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California State University-Hayward, completing her studies from 1989 to 1995. Julia obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Northcentral University, where she studied from 2017 to 2023.
Background in Project Management
Julia Chaffin has extensive experience in project management across various organizations. She worked at The Shaw Group as a Project Controls Analyst from 1999 to 2005. She then served as Project Controls Manager at MWH Global from 2005 to 2009. Julia held the position of Director of Project Management Office (interim) and Project Controls Manager at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory from 2009 to 2020, where she managed project controls and oversight.
Professional Experience Timeline
Julia Chaffin's professional career spans multiple roles in project management. She began her career at The Shaw Group in 1999, followed by a four-year tenure at MWH Global. From 2009 to 2020, she worked at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, where she held significant leadership roles. Since 2020, she has been with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, focusing on project management in a scientific environment.