Julie Kailath

• Student advocate
• Creative community builder
• Supportive problem-solver

Julie is the on-campus go-to for student services at CMU-SV, supporting areas like health and wellness, international student resources, housing, and transportation. She also partners closely with the student community — and her team of student workers (aka the fun squad) — to organize school-wide social events that help students relax, connect, and feel at home on campus.

Most excited about:

Julie finds joy in caring for students and creating opportunities for wellness, connection, and a little bit of everyday delight. She loves being a warm, familiar presence — someone students can count on during both the good times and the tough ones. Whether she’s planning creative celebrations with her Fun Squad or convincing students to ride adult tricycles at the CMU-SV carnival, she thrives on bringing people together through playful, inclusive, and food-filled events. (She often jokes that she's buying students’ love with snacks — and it might just be working.)

Fun facts and random musings:

Julie recharges by basking in the sun like a lizard, heading out on outdoor adventures, and catching live music whenever she can. She and her husband are raising two young kiddos who keep life loud, silly, and full of spontaneous dance parties (the living room is their go-to stage). On weekends, the family can often be found park-hopping around the Bay Area in search of the ultimate baked good. Julie has a serious sweet tooth and absolutely no self-control around Jelly Bellys or salt water taffy — consider yourself warned.

Professional bio:

Julie Kailath has been part of the CMU-Silicon Valley community for 1.5 years, where she supports student services and engagement through creative, community-driven initiatives. Before joining CMU-SV, she spent 18 years in learning and development roles, including teaching at public schools in Oakland and Belmont, and serving in program roles at the Institute of International Education and LeaderSpring Center. Julie holds a master’s in education from the University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s in communication from Santa Clara University. Her expertise spans event planning, curriculum development, and building vibrant, inclusive communities. She’s passionate about creating engaging, supportive spaces where students can thrive.