Julia Soffa
About Julia Soffa
Julia Soffa serves as a Foundational Advisor at Women Defining AI, focusing on internal communications strategy, operational efficiency, and employee experience. With extensive experience in marketing and communications across various companies, she advocates for women's representation in STEM and engages in educational initiatives.
Work at Women Defining AI
Julia Soffa serves as a Foundational Advisor at Women Defining AI, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on internal communications strategy, operational efficiency, employee experience, and digital wellness. She has contributed to the launch of the first collaborative 'Perspective Papers' aimed at codifying early learning experiences in AI. Additionally, she organizes and participates in member-led 'study groups', including sessions on building custom AI chatbots for nontechnical individuals. Her work emphasizes the importance of closing the technology gap for women in STEM.
Previous Experience at Guru
Prior to her current role, Julia Soffa worked at Guru in various capacities. She served as Principal Internal Communications Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as Senior Manager of Revenue Empowerment from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Manager of Internal Communications from 2021 to 2022. Her roles at Guru focused on enhancing internal communication strategies and empowering revenue teams.
Experience at Adobe
Julia Soffa has extensive experience at Adobe, where she worked in multiple roles from 2010 to 2017. She began as a Marketing Coordinator and Events Manager at Efficient Frontier, which was later acquired by Adobe. She then transitioned to Adobe, where she held positions including Product Marketing Manager, Field Marketing Manager, and Global Product Marketing Manager. Her work involved product operations in media and advertising, contributing to marketing strategies and product launches.
Education and Expertise
Julia Soffa studied at Skidmore College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a concentration in Creative Writing. She also attended William Penn Charter School. Her educational background supports her expertise in internal communications, operational efficiency, and employee experience, particularly within the technology sector.
Public Speaking and Advocacy
Julia Soffa engages in public speaking and educational events, including 'lunch & learns' that focus on topics such as AI agents and automating go-to-market operations with AI. She advocates for closing the technology gap for women in STEM through her initiatives at Women Defining AI, promoting awareness and education in the field.