
Julie McCluskie was born in Colorado. McCluskie earned a B.S. in chemistry/biochemistry from Colorado State University in 1986. Her career experience includes working as a communications coordinator with the Summit School District, a regional development officer with Colorado Mountain College, a director of communications with the State of Colorado, a corporate human resources director with Xanterra Parks & Resorts, and the director of human resources with the Antlers Doubletree Hotel.