Julie Sheetz

Ms. Julie Sheetz

RSEA AM '12
2020 RSEA Alumni Panelist
Julie Sheetz official portrait

Julie Sheetz is the Chief of Staff for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). In this role she oversees an organization of nearly 100 people that provides the Secretary of Defense with policy recommendations spanning the management of US treaty alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, competition with China, deterrence of North Korea, and oversight of the war in Afghanistan.

Julie previously served as the lead Global Force Planner for the Indo-Pacific region, during which time she negotiated agreements with allies and partners and implemented adjustments to U.S. military footprint and force structure in this critical area.  Julie joined OSD as a Presidential Management Fellow (PMF). During her two years as a PMF, she undertook rotational assignments with the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, at ISAF Headquarters in Afghanistan, with the OSD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office reviewing Department priorities in line with budget realities, in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations as an Asia policy advisor, and in the office of the Assistant Secretary for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs.

Prior to joining the Department of Defense, Julie was an Associate Director at BrooksBowerAsia (BBA), a boutique consulting and advisory services firm facilitating U.S. investment in Southeast Asia.  Julie holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and French Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in Regional Studies East Asia from Harvard University. She is originally from Connecticut.

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