Julia Martinez Plancarte was born in Patamban, Michoacán. She lived there for five years before moving to Newberg, Oregon with her family. After graduating from University of Oregon, she worked as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Unidos Bridging Community. At the time of the interview she was the Alianza Poder POF Project Manager for CAPACES Leadership Institute and the Newberg City Councilor for District 2.

Interview conducted by Sophia Fischer and supported by the OSU Honors College / Center for the Humanities Summer Internship. The interview is also a component of the Latinos en Oregón Oral History Collection (OH 032), Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries.