Julie Lind
San Mateo County Central Labor Council
"If you’re looking for perfection, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Look for fulfillment rather than perfection."
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Julie's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Politics, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
English
San Jose State University
Graduate Degree
Public Administration
San Jose State University
Certification
MC3 Instructor
North America's Building Trades Unions
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Executive Officer:
Bachelor's Degree: Labor Studies
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I grew up in a union household and am a fourth generation union member.
2.
By the time I got to college, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to major in, so I chose English because I liked to read.
3.
During my last year of college, I got an internship to work for San Jose Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, where I helped individuals navigate their pathway to citizenship.
4.
Realizing that I really liked public service, I applied to keep working in government but no one was hiring, so I got a job working as a substitute teacher instead.
5.
I quickly realized that teaching was not the right fit for me—fortunately, I got a call to work for State Assemblywoman Rebecca Cohn’s office instead.
6.
After working for Rebecca Cohn, I spent three years working for Senator Ellen Corbett’s office.
7.
When the San Mateo Central Labor Council posted a job opening for political director, I jumped at the opportunity.
8.
I started with the San Mateo Central Labor Council as the political director in 2010 and took over as head of the organization in 2016.
