Julie Cruz

As the Transportation Policy Advisor for Governor Katie Hobbs, Julieta is committed to prioritizing equitable access to transportation for families across Arizona. Before joining the Hobbs Administration, Julieta was part of the Government Relations team at Valley Metro, where she constantly leveraged her expertise in strategic messaging, cross-discipline coordination, and project management. This has led Julieta to build meaningful partnerships with the local community and business leaders to move current and future infrastructure projects in Maricopa County. Julieta holds a Masters in Public Administration from Arizona State University and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Texas of El Paso.