Julia Evenyu

Julia Evenyu was born in the suburbs of New York City on July 4, 1970. Mrs. Evenyu was adopted at the age of three by Mark and Gina Evenyu, two hardworking and dedicated people. Growing up money was sparse and went mainly to paying the bills, not to guaranteeing her a world-class education at a top private school. Mrs. Evenyu grew up in a neighborhood filled with conflicts and and safety was a major concern. After facing much adversity within her school-system and in all her surroundings, she graduated as valedictorian from her class in 1988 at Rutherford High School. To pursue higher studies she attended New York University and majored in pre-law. She was an active member of the community, constantly calling attention to the injustices being performed in the for-front or in the background. Whether it had been protesting for equal pay for women or educating her peers about abortion, she has always been a prominent figure within her community. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1992 and began her work in the Peace Corps.
For two years before furthering her studies, Julia travelled to Africa with the Peace Corps. In Madagascar she worked diligently alongside the mission, to create schools for the underprivileged children, but also worked for education reform and passing on the understanding of affordable education for everyone. She also spent time advocating for the environment and creating plant sanctuaries, separate from the Corps. After completing her extensive time of service, she began the application process of getting into Law School.
In the fall of 1994, Julia Evenyu stepped onto Harvard Yard for the first time. Julia realized her passion for law and political science at NYU, while advocating for a variety of causes. During this time she discovered that her father, a construction worker, was developing Multiple Sclerosis, a progressive disease that damages the nervous system. Again she became heavily involved in educating her peers about her interests and problems dear to her. She also started her own non-profit called MSG for MS. It promoted reaching out to those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, and fundraising money to donate to research facilities. She also worked her way through college and strongly believes in financial reform in the education system. She graduated from Harvard Law Magna Cum Laude in 1998, with a strong background of public speaking, fundraising, organizing events, and getting others to listen.
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