Julia Heck is a senior at The University of Texas Permian Basin, majoring in political science with a minor in finance. She holds a certificate in cybersecurity from Cosumnes River College and an associate degree from Northwest Florida State College. She studied law for two years through the Law Office Study Program in California, focusing on contracts, torts, and criminal law. She interned for State Senator Judith Zaffirini during Texas's 89th Legislative Session and has professional experience in law, marketing, event planning, and insurance. She has volunteered for She's My Daughter, a nonprofit based out of Washington, D.C., that combats domestic violence, Angel House Soup Kitchen in Austin, Texas, and Madisonville Care Center as an activities volunteer. Heck is passionate about public service and seeks to continue her trajectory to help others on a national and global scale through strategic diplomatic frameworks.