Julie Lopez was born and raised in Chicago. She attended CCN and obtained graduate degrees in Executive Leadership and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been practicing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse since 2022 and has 21 years of diverse Nursing experience in the Emergency Department, Interventional Radiology and Leadership roles. She has been affiliated with academic institutions such as Advocate Health, UI Health and UChicago. She joined USNWI in 2025 where she provides care in inpatient and outpatient settings. She takes pride in team collaboration, patient education and being a patient advocate. She is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care, improve the quality of life for all patients by guiding them through a shared decision-making process.