Julie M. Albright

Dr. Julie Albright is a sociologist and expert in digital culture and communications, where she examines the effects of technology on human behavior and society. She holds a Master’s degree in Social and Systemic Studies from Nova Southeastern University and earned a Dual Doctorate in Sociology and Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. At USC, Dr. Albright teaches in both the Applied Psychology and Engineering departments, combining her knowledge of human interaction and technological systems.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Albright has spoken at leading conferences such as SAP for Utilities, IBM Global, Data Center Dynamics, and the U.S. Department of Defense, sharing insights on the intersection of technology, energy, and societal change. She has appeared as an expert in national media outlets, including the Today Show, CNN, NBC Nightly News, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and NPR.

Her widely praised book, Left to Their Own Devices: How Digital Natives Are Reshaping the American Dream, was published in 2019 and explores how mobile, social, and digital technologies are reshaping society. Her next book, co-authored with Dean Nelson, focuses on the challenges of “connecting everybody” globally, drawing from Nelson’s experience leading digital networks at companies like PayPal/eBay and Uber.