TESTIMONIALS

"We engaged Julie to design and structure our outreach efforts to secure new partners for our Corporate Work Study Program.  Throughout her time with us, she worked hand in hand with our Board, donors and senior staff to support and drive our weekly outreach activities to potential corporate partners. Her work had a multiplier effect and led to a significant increase in the number of new partners, as well as our pipeline for future partners. For Julie, this work is not transactional. She believes in what she is doing.  She understood and supported the mission of our school, our students and community. I felt very comfortable trusting her with our mission."

Clement Martin

President, Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory High School, a member of the Cristo Rey Network, serving Chicago’s West Side.

"The Lincoln Park Conservancy Board selected Julie as Interim Executive Director following the unexpected departure of our long time ED.  Julie is a quick study and very rapidly got up to speed on our areas of priority, working closely with our Board to ensure that major projects and fundraising activities were advanced while maintaining the operational integrity of the organization. This transition was difficult for our employees, and Julie brings a high emotional IQ and was adept at leading them to continue their important roles. What could have been a very challenging time for the organization went very smoothly and built a strong foundation for the new ED." 

Margee Elias

Board Chair (former) Lincoln Park Conservancy, restoring Lincoln Park's Art, Architecture, and Nature Since 1984.

"We engaged Julie to conduct an assessment of our volunteer relations programming. This took place during a restructuring of our programs, which serve 375,000 people annually.  Julie brought rigor to the process, prioritizing data and incorporating external benchmarking and research trends into her findings and recommendations. Equally important, she brought insight, sensitivity and skill as we sent her across the organization to interview staff, Board members, and volunteers. A special characteristic of Julie as a consultant is that she was also able to step in and coach our volunteer relations team, who were new to their roles. This was extremely valuable to me as a senior leader."

Ami Novoryta 

Chief Program Officer, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, one of the largest human services providers in the Midwest.