Julia Farr, a sixth-generation Washingtonian and third-generation Hoya, is the first female executive director of the Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA). An accomplished attorney and entrepreneur, Farr brings decades of leadership across law, business, and alumni relations to her role.

Farr spent 17 years as a corporate securities attorney and executive, beginning her legal career at K&L Gates and later serving as vice president and chief compliance officer for Sotherly Hotels, a public real estate investment trust. In 2010, Farr pivoted to the fashion industry, opening an eponymous boutique in Washington, D.C. Two years later, she launched the Julia Farr Collection—a U.S.-based women’s apparel design, manufacturing, and sales company tailored to professional women that proudly donated a portion of its proceeds to women’s and children’s charities.

Since graduating from Georgetown in 1988, Farr has volunteered extensively serving on the GUAA Board of Governors and as a class ambassador for many years. She led the association as president from 2010 to 2012, during which she also served on the university’s Board of Directors. Her presidency focused heavily on expanding professional affiliations, affinity groups, and alumnae networking opportunities.

Today, as Executive Director, Farr oversees the Alumni Association Board of Governors, Career and Lifelong Learning, Law Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Professional Alliances & Affinity, Regional Engagement and GUMC Constituent Engagement teams.

Farr resides just steps from campus at 36th and O Streets and is the proud parent of three Hoyas, classes of 2019, 2021, and 2024.