Julianne Brienza is a multi-faceted leader whose artistic sensibility, philosophical perspective, humor, tenacity, and independence, along with her passion for learning and education, comprise her leadership style. Julianne moved to Washington, D.C. in December 2003 to manage the Cultural Development Corporation's Flashpoint project. She programmed Flashpoint venues, managed their arts incubator program, recruited participants and managed the facility. While at Flashpoint, Julianne started the Mead Theatre Lab Program, an intensive mentorship program for the performing arts.

Julianne came to DC from Philadelphia where she created and ran the Greenfield Elementary School artist-in-residency program for Mum Puppettheatre. She also served as Managing Director of 1812 Productions, a non-profit theater company that focuses on comedy. Also, she worked on the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe in various capacities. Previously, she was a Professional Apprentice with the Arden Theatre Company. Born and raised in Dillon, Montana, Julianne is a graduate Viterbo University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Minors, Philosophy and Visual Arts (magna cum laude) and The Sandglass Theatre Puppet Residency at Marlboro College.