Julie Arrighi holds a joint position between the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre and the Global Disaster Preparedness Center of the American Red Cross. She is also a guest researcher at the University of Twente. Julie leads the Climate Centre’s work on urban climate risk management, which includes a focus on urban heat risks. She also leads the Climate Centre’s support to the International Committee of the Red Cross, a partnership focused on climate change adaptation in conflict settings. At the American Red Cross, Julie's role is Sr. Advisor for Preparedness Innovation.