Julia holds a BS degree in Food science and technology from the University of Technology in St. Petersburg, Russia. She also has minor in Nutrition and Microbiology. Julia studied Culinary Arts as part of her degree and Ayurveda as an extra curriculum activity. She worked in several food development establishments in Russia, Latvia, Germany, and the US. She has taught Health Food Science at the University of Bastyr (holistic sciences educational institution in Kenmore, WA), as well as food development laboratory classes and culinary skills. Julia is also an Author of nutritional cookbook “Conscious Vegetarian”, published in 2004.