"Julie is a seasoned leader. She understands the way large foundations, city governments, and state and national agencies function. This understanding enables her to advise on the strategies necessary to strengthen and sustain non-profit organizations and help communities move towards the achievement of both their practical and their aspirational goals.  She knows what it takes to develop meaningful participation across cultural and racial identities in communities. She works with compassion and integrity, bringing flexible models, data-driven research and significant field experience to addressing challenges​."