Julie Podmore has been a faculty member at John Abbott College since 1997, primarily in the Department of Geosciences. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of British Columbia and both a Master’s and PhD in Geography from McGill University. After completing her doctoral studies, she served as a post-doctoral researcher at Université du Québec à Montréal in the field of Urban Studies. From 2006 to 2013, she held the position of chair of the Geosciences Department. Podmore has been actively involved in various committees at the college, including the Sexual Harassment Committee, Social Science Program Committee, and the Research Development Committee. Her research and teaching interests are centered on urban, social, and cultural geography.