Julie Carney is a Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications segment based in Washington, D.C. Ms. Carney specializes in integrated communication strategies in the healthcare and life sciences sector and has in-depth experience navigating and advising on public affairs. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Ms. Carney was a Principal at LSG, an impact communications agency, where she provided strategic counsel and led integrated communications and public policy campaigns designed to penetrate local markets to enhance a client’s visibility and reputation. She also served as a Senior Vice President at Edelman and led their D.C.-based energy and public affairs team where she advised Fortune 100 clients on strategic communication and public affairs campaigns, including corporate and crisis communications, reputation and issues management, and implemented these campaigns in Washington, D.C. and key U.S. economic hubs. For more than 20 years, Ms. Carney worked on public policy issues, including healthcare, energy, infrastructure and transportation, technology, education, and employment policies in key U.S. markets. She has built a diverse and engaging stakeholder base that can help clients address public policy and opinion challenges through integrated communications and storytelling. Ms. Carney holds a B.A. in Public Affairs and Corporate Communication from Southern Methodist University and has served on their Alumni Board of Directors.