Goldstein, Julia L. F.: - Julia L F Goldstein holds a PhD in materials science and started her career as an engineer before migrating to writing professionally in 2001. She is an award-winning journalist and has published articles in multiple trade and business journals. Julia is the owner of JLFG Communications, specializing in ghostwriting white papers and other technical marketing content for corporate clients manufacturing a wide variety of products. She brings her passion for materials and sustainability to life in Material Value, her first book. Julia is active in her local writing community and leads the Seattle chapter of the Nonfiction Authors Association.