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Reigning Queen
Introducing Ms. Florida 2009: Dr. Juli Goldstein.
Dr. Juli Goldstein plays an active role in her community and is as member of Indian River County Junior League, the Rotary Club, and the Sun-Runners Club of Vero Beach, where she trained to compete in the 2009 Boston Marathon. Professionally, Juli is involved in the field of marine mammal medicine, education, and research. In order to promote the importance of marine conservation, ~Dr. Juli~ lectures nationally and internationally on issues concerning both human and animal health. Her goal is to increase public awareness and encourage the public to embrace the concept of ~Going Blue~.
In 2003, Dr. Goldstein received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, while working to complete extensive training courses and veterinary externships that focused on the husbandry, care, assessment, and medical treatment of marine mammals.
Presently, Dr. Goldstein serves as the Staff Veterinarian and Medical Manager for the renowned Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institutes Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Program. In this capacity, she provides specialized veterinary care to sick and injured marine mammals, conducts a NOAA funded project to investigate heart disease in whales, and helps manage live dolphin health and risk assessments being conducted in the Indian River Lagoon, FL. Her research findings have been published in several peer-reviewed journal publications and help to guide and evaluate environmental management strategies.
~Dr. Juli~ is also a respected faculty member of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) www.fau.edu. In the role of Research Professor, she serves as a mentor to aspiring veterinarians and those wishing to become involved in the field of marine conservation medicine. At the same time, Juli is a member FAUs Institutional Animal Care Use Committee and further, is the veterinarian of record for the Smithsonian Marine Station located in Fort Pierce Florida. http://www.sms.si.edu/SMEE/smeehome.htm
In order to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation and education for Floridas coastlines and irreplaceable natural resources, Juli also helps promote the mission and programs associated with the State of Floridas ~Protect Wild Dolphins~ and ~Protect Florida Whales~ specialty license plate programs http://www.fau.edu/hboi/ . Most recently, Juli formed a partnership with legendary marine life artist and fellow scientist Dr. Guy Harvey and now represents the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org/ whose mission is to fund inspired scientific research and innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments.
Juli s the proud ~parent~ of two rescue golden retrievers and an abandoned parakeet named Sprite.
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Ms. Florida 2009 Appearances as of 6-2-09
2009
May
23- Ted West Photo Shoot, Tampa Florida
23- Mick for Hair Visit and Gift Presentation Tampa, Florida
30- Regalia Orlando, Florida
June
6-World Ocean Day Celebration- Smithsonian Marine Station, Ft. Pierce, Florida
13- Dolphin Day Celebration @Harbor Branch Oceanographic, Ft. Pierce, Florida
20- American Renaissance National Pageant, Orlando, Florida
23-Indian River Oceanside Rotary Club Marine Conservation Presentation, Vero Beach, Florida
July
11-17- Ms. United States Pageant, Las Vegas, Nevada
August
September
October
16-19- American Dream National Pageant MC, Nassau, Bahamas
SPECIAL NOTICE NOTE FROM JULI:
Dear Florida US Pageant Friends,
This November I will be running a 191 mile, 6 person Relay from Clearwater to Daytona. As part of this run, I will be raising money and awareness for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, one of my partners!
I would be so grateful if you all would help me spread the word! My goal is to raise $1500 by November 19. The race is November 20-21. http://www.ragnarrelay.com/florida/index.php
Going Green Starts with Living Blue!!
Any amount is appreciated and donations can be made here: http://www.active.com/donate/drjuli ... you can also contact me at that site.
Thank you all so much for your support!
Thank you so much in advance and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions!
Hugs! Juli
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