Julie Resnik

Julie Resnik is a social worker who meets with patients considering lung transplant surgery as well as their caregivers, learning about their lives, needs and goals. She provides support, counseling and education throughout the process for those who undergo lung transplantation. She also connects patients to community resources for information and support, and facilitates a monthly support group so that patients and their caregivers can encourage and teach one another.

After earning her master's degree from the Columbia School of Social Work, Resnik earned an advanced certificate in palliative and end-of-life care from New York University.

An East Coast native, Resnik moved to the Bay Area to be close to family and enjoy outdoor activities year-round. She is an avid runner who has completed marathons in Portland, Oregon, and New York City.