Juliana recently graduated from San Diego State University with a B.S. in Biology, with an emphasis in Zoology. Her previous research experience includes work with Habronattus jumping spiders, where she assisted with specimen photography and the digitization of collection records. She currently leads a research project investigating octopus foraging behavior and prey selection. Her broader interests include animal behavior, evolution, conservation biology, and wildlife rehabilitation, with the goal of contributing to the conservation and management of both marine and terrestrial wildlife.