Julia Truong (nick-named JT) discovered her love for event management when she organised and delivered the Get Connected Vietnamese Youth Forum with the Australian Vietnamese Women's Association. A local Footscray girl, Julia realised there were limited platforms for young people to showcase their talents, especially in the area of street art and she wanted to do something about it!

With that first event under her belt, Julia started volunteering after school with Maribyrnong City Council and helped develop a youth production team as part of the FReeZa program, delivering multiple music and art performances for under 25's. These events gained media attention as well as sponsorship from big companies such as Myer.

 

Fast forward a few years, with encouragement from her family, Julia completed a Bachelor of Production at the University of Melbourne, Faculty of the Victorian College of the Arts. At university, Julia expanded her skills and her network. She explored the world of theatre and stage productions, festivals and major events, all of which concreted her love for 'planning every detail of an event'. 

 

Finally, in 2013, she turned her passion into a career by founding JT Production Management. As the Creative Director, Julia likes to encourage her team to employ a combination of creativity and precision when it comes to planning events.

 

Julia believes that each young person has the potential to succeed if they choose to grab every opportunity with both hands.  Today, Julia likes to give back to her community and hopes to inspire other young people to follow their dreams - no matter their background or circumstances.