Julia Baum
A Bit About Me
I am originally from Broomfield, Colorado where I grew up surrounded by my parents, my older brother, and plenty of dogs. The dinner conversation always revolved around politics, thus sparking my interest in the law and civic engagement. Political discourse developed into a passion in high school where I participated in my school's debate team.
I am a Political Science major, interested in child welfare, the foster care system, the school-to-prison pipeline as well as the criminal justice system. I am minoring in Philosophy, as I have always been interested in the nature of thought- especially regarding constitutionality and laws.
I am also a member of the Presidents Leadership Class (PLC). PLC is a top scholar four-year leadership and skill development program. Through this program, I am pursuing a second minor in Leadership Studies.
I intend to go to law school after getting my degree from CU Boulder, where I intend to find a career in child advocacy law or work in some manner with the foster care system.
​
Work Experience
May 2021- May 2022
August 2021-May 2022
May 2021- August 2021
May 2020- May 2021
May 2020- August 2020
January 2020- April 2020
President of Senior Class Council at CU Boulder
-
Leading a council that chooses a commencement speaker for CU Boulder’s Graduation Ceremony, organizing the Senior Class Gift, creating the Senior Class Video, and planning senior events throughout the year.
-
Student Commencement Speaker at CU Boulder’s May Graduation Ceremony
Director of CORPS at Presidents Leadership Class
-
CORPS- Community Outreach & Recruitment of Prospective Scholars
-
Leading a team that completes community and campus outreach, recruitment of high school students, and the creation of the PLC application
-
Reading applications and directing student interviews
-
Working with other PLC team leads to create a more transparent, diverse, and inclusive environment
Internal Processing Team Lead Intern at 76 Group
-
Intern at 76 Group (previously EIS Solutions): a political consulting group based out of Denver, CO
-
Led internal processing team, working to get client’s ballot measures on the ballot
-
Led various networking events & leading outreach with several different clients
CORPS Ambassador at Presidents Leadership Class
-
CORPS- Community Outreach & Recruitment of Prospective Scholars
-
Worked on connecting various organizations & high schools with application resources and led workshops for high school students
-
Created the current PLC application, read applications, and directed student interviews
Intern at EIS Solutions
-
Intern at EIS Solutions: a political consulting group based out of Denver, CO
-
Worked on various ballot measures through Blitz Canvassing
-
Assisted in various networking events and built connections with different companies
Colorado Republican Committee Intern
-
Campaign Intern
-
Assisted in outreach measures across the front range, focusing on Boulder County
-
Organized and mobilized neighborhood groups
Awards & Recognition
CU Boulder Student Commencement Speaker, May 2022
CU Boulder Deans List, 2021- Present
Alvin G. Flanagan & Walker Family Scholarship Awardee, 2020-22
One of 50 incoming freshmen at CU Boulder chosen for Presidents Leadership Class, several Student Staff positions offered while a member, 2019-Present
One of eight Colorado students selected to debate on an election special for Colorado Public Television (CPT12), 2018
Lincoln-Douglas State Qualifying Varsity Debater, 2016-18
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Major in Political Science & Minor in Leadership Studies & Philosophy, Started August 2019, Graduating December 2022 Member of Presidents Leadership Class
Holy Family High School
Honors Diploma, May 2019
