Julia Craven

Julia Craven is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in program management and engineering within the aerospace and defense sectors. Currently serving as the Director of the Program Management Office at IDEX Corporation since May 2025, Julia previously held multiple leadership roles at CVI Laser Optics, including Director of Engineering and Director of Systems Engineering. Julia's earlier experience includes R&D management and technical roles at Sandia National Laboratories and research work at the University of Arizona, where Julia earned a PhD in Optics/Optical Sciences. Julia's academic background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Physics from San Diego State University and a diverse early career as a style consultant at Gap Inc.