Julia Ainsley Biography
Julia Ainsley is an American investigative reporter. Currently working on covering national security and justice for NBC News. An excellent writer!
Primarily writing about the ongoings at the Department of Justice. As well as Homeland Security. Before her role at NBC News, Julia also wrote for Reuters. Without forgetting the National Journal and other media outlets.
Julia Ainsley Age
Ainsley was born on September 23, 1985, in Raleigh, North Carolina. As of 2019, she is turning 34 years old. With the maiden name Julia Lynn Edwards.
Julia Ainsley Family
Ainsley is the daughter to Dr. and Mrs. George Sadler Edwards Jr. She has a sister, Susan Edwards Lewis. George Sadler Edwards III is her brother.
Julia Ainsley Husband| Married
Ainsley is married to Newman Carraway Ainsley since October 29th, 2016. For the record, they wedded in the Episcopal Christ Church of Georgetown. Talking about their engagement, Julia and Newman engaged in March of the same year.
Impressively, Newman is a graduate of George Washington University in Washington D.C. Currently working at an orthopedic practice at the same university. As for now, they reside in Washington, D.C. Julia first met her husband in 2011 in Georgetown.
They bonded over relocating to Washington D.C. for studies. Interestingly, ending up making it their permanent home.
Remarkably, their wedding reception was fittingly held near the White House. They hired a band from North Carolina to entertain their guests. Most importantly, to bring a Southern note to the event.
Magnificently, Julia’s honeymoon was spent at The Greenbrier. Not to mention that this is a luxury resort. Besides, being a national historic landmark located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia.
Julia Ainsley Education
Ainsley attended Davidson College in North Carolina from 2005 to 2009. Subsequently, earning herself a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Later, she went on to get a Master of Science degree in journalism from Northwestern University in Illinois. Attended from 2009 to 2010 for her Master.
While studying for her Master’s, Julia jump-started her career in journalism. Succeeded by interning at the Chicago Tribune. She worked in the newspaper’s lifestyle department.
Julia Ainsley Career
In January 2011, Julia relocated to Washington, D.C. Beginning a two-year period of working on Capitol Hill. Of course, as a congressional reporter for the National Journal.
After this period, she started working for Reuters in September 2013. Here she wrote on counterterrorism and immigration. Ultimately, becoming a White House correspondent in 2015.
Subsequently, in August 2017, Julia assumed her current role as national security and justice reporter for NBC News. Thus, continuing her work on federal law enforcement. Often, she is a part of the panel discussions on MSNBC. Expressly shares her views and expertise.
Julia Ainsley Fun Facts| Trivia
- Ainsley’s frequently used nickname is Juj.
- Along with her husband Newman, she is the owner of a young female pug named Boo. Boo is occasionally featured on Julia’s social media in cute seasonal outfits.
- Despite living in Washington D.C, Julia remains very much involved with her family’s North Carolina roots.
- She supports the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s basketball team, the North Carolina Tar Heels.
- She also enjoys going on hiking and camping trips with her husband.
- Julia has a private personal Instagram account and a public Twitter account that she uses in her professional capacity.
- During her time as a White House correspondent, she spent a lot of time on the road with the press retinue accompanying former President Barack Obama.
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