Julie Martin is an Economic Development Specialist with the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, a public-private corporation funded by Montgomery County, She concentrates her work in the life sciences industry, helping companies move to and grow in Montgomery County, with a particular focus on international business development. Julie brings 20 years of commercial facing experience across government, private industry and the not-for-profit the U.S., she is adept at forging market entry opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship and developing strategy. Julie helped to coordinate a partnership with the Maryland Tech Council’s Bio Innovation Conference to recruit 70 international company participants. She was a board member for a South African not-for-profit focused on elementary school education for disadvantaged girls. She holds a Master’s degree in International Development.