Julia Davis

Julia Davis is a Columnist for The Daily Beast and a Washington Post contributor. Julia is a Russian Media Analyst and a featured Expert with the Atlantic Council's Disinformation Portal in Washington, DC, targeting Russian propaganda, disinformation and corruption. Julia served as a former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), federal law enforcement officer, becoming a Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Acting Supervisor, Port Enforcement Team (PET) at the San Ysidro, CA, Port of Entry. Julia has provided her expertise on National Security, Counterterrorism and Immigration matters to various media outlets. She graduated with honors from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and received a certificate of outstanding achievement upon graduation. Julia studied Basic Farsi at Cal-State Northridge, CA prior to her federal service. Julia is fluent in Ukrainian (Native), Russian (Native), Spanish and conversive in several other languages. Her coverage of Russian propaganda has exposed the Kremlin's cyber-warfare and disinformation efforts against the United States and other countries. Julia created and is Editor-In-Chief of the website "Russian Media Monitor," which actively debunks propaganda and monitors Russian media. Julia showcases foreign policy, international and domestic affairs and other issues. Her articles about Russian propaganda have been read, translated and shared all over the world. Julia's investigative reports and articles debunking Russian propaganda have prompted retractions and corrections by RT (formerly Russia Today) and other media outlets, domestically and internationally. Julia Davis appeared on prime-time news outlets in her diverse fields of expertise, including "AM Joy," "Morning Joe," "MSNBC LIVE," "CNN," "PBS," "The Doctors", "Access Hollywood", "Good Morning America", "Inside Edition", "Entertainment Tonight", "HLN", "Nancy Grace", "BBC/Discovery Channel, "Wake Up Australia" and others. As an Investigative Journalist, Julia Davis has been published, featured and quoted by The Daily Beast, The Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, The Hill, International Business Times, The Hollywood Reporter, People, Cosmopolitan, Time Magazine, The Wrap, Entertainment Weekly, US Magazine, E!-Online, Miami Herald, The Guardian, MSN, The International Business Times, Metro (UK), Wall Street Journal, San Diego Reader, Dallas News, Kyiv Post, Business Ukraine, and multiple other publications and media outlets. Julia earned a Master's Degree in Aviation and Spacecraft Engineering. Julia's parents were both accomplished engineers in their respected fields. Julia's creative experience is vast, as an investigative journalist, accredited producer, director, award-winning screenwriter for film and television. Julia is featured in a long list of Top Ukrainian Producers, Directors, Writers and on-screen Talent in the entertainment industry on IMDb, along with fellow Ukrainian, Academy Award winner, the late, great Jack Palance, both having been featured in the Academy Awards 70th Annual presentation. Julia produced the first American film score utilizing the talent of the world renowned National Ukrainian Orchestra for Paramount Pictures. Julia was honored with the Order of "Yaroslav the Wise," having been recognized as a "Friend of Ukraine" by the Kyiv Post newspaper. Julia created, wrote, produced, and directed the first "Medal of Honor" television series in conjunction with the Medal of Honor Society and former MOH President Paul Bucha, hosted by the late, great Academy Award nominee Burt Reynolds. During her years in the film industry, Julia Davis served as a stunt double to Academy Award winners Angelina Jolie and Helen Hunt, worked in the international film franchise, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," served as a Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director in her multi-faceted career. Julia is well-versed in production from all aspects, from concept to delivery, as a writer, producer and director for feature and television, for all media venues. Julia is a member in good standing with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Screen Actors Guild, Women In Film and Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association. Julia Davis works in support of charitable organizations, such as the City of Hope, Wounded Warriors, Therapeutic Living Center for the Blind (sponsored by the Conrad Hilton Foundation), American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Humane Society and Feeding America. Julia is the CEO of Fleur De Lis Film Studios for domestic and international co-productions, finance, government relations, productions, post production, sales and distribution for all media markets.