Julia Diegel
About Julia Diegel
Julia Diegel serves as the Senior Director of Supporter Engagement at Root Capital, a position she has held since 2022. With over a decade of experience in non-profit organizations, she has a strong background in development, strategy, and advancing equity for underrepresented populations.
Work at Root Capital
Julia Diegel has served as the Senior Director of Supporter Engagement at Root Capital since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing relationships with supporters and stakeholders to drive the organization's mission forward. Her responsibilities include developing strategies for engagement and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Non-Profit Sector
Prior to her current role, Julia Diegel held multiple positions at Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County. She worked as the Director of Individual Giving for six months in 2018, followed by a brief tenure as Director of Development in 2019. She also served as the Vice President of Resource Development from 2019 to 2022, where she contributed to fundraising and resource mobilization efforts.
Education and Expertise
Julia Diegel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also studied at Universite d'Aix-en-Provence, focusing on French language and philosophy, and attended Russian State University for the Humanities, where she studied economics and the Russian healthcare and education systems. Her educational background supports her expertise in change management, organizational development, and strategy.
Career at World Federation of United Nations Associations
Julia Diegel worked at the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) in various roles from 2011 to 2016. She began as a Development Assistant and progressed to Development Associate and then Development Officer. Her work involved supporting fundraising initiatives and collaborating with various stakeholders to advance the organization's goals.
Commitment to Equity and Economic Mobility
Julia Diegel is dedicated to promoting equity for underrepresented populations. She focuses on creating pathways for economic mobility and affordable housing, aligning her professional efforts with her commitment to social justice and community development.