Julie Meunier, Ph.D., is a digital investigator with deep expertise in cyber investigations, digital forensics, threat intelligence, and online safety. With a strong foundation in real‑world investigative work, she brings a comprehensive and analytical approach to uncovering digital evidence, assessing risk, and supporting complex investigative matters.
By uncovering actionable insights through public‑records research, social‑media analysis, web reconnaissance, and digital‑footprint discovery, Ms. Meunier helps clients identify risks and strengthen their online safety. She also assists clients by attributing anonymous online identities, assessing individual digital vulnerabilities, and delivering clear, detailed reports that inform compliance needs and security decisions.
Before joining Guidepost Solutions, Ms. Meunier served as an associate director of Digital Intelligence at Fortalice Solutions, where she led global initiatives in digital and protective intelligence. She designed and delivered training programs for executives and cross‑functional teams, developed investigative methodologies for online abuse and policy‑violation cases, and managed machine‑learning–based detection systems to elevate operational accuracy.
Ms. Meunier’s investigative experience also includes her work with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), where she independently solved 24 cold cases involving missing children. By integrating digital forensics, behavioral analysis, and OSINT, Ms. Meunier generated actionable leads that supported law enforcement and agency partners. She also supported outreach and case deployment efforts, contributing operational expertise to expand national capabilities in missing child investigations.
Ms. Meunier has been featured on Good Morning America, WCCB News Rising, and at industry events including the SecureWorld Eastern Conference and Cyber Crime Magazine forums, where she shared insights into scams, digital protection, online privacy, and security.
