Julie sees her work inextricably connected to her community presence. She has been deeply involved in philanthropic interests including the University of Chicago Women’s Board, the Joffrey Ballet Women’s Board of Chicago, the International Women Association, Rush Presbyterian Hospital Women’s Board, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Chicago City Day School and St. Chrysostom’s Day School. Her social memberships include the Woman’s Athletic Club, where she is a Past President and former board member, and the Saddle & Cycle Club of Chicago.

Julie earned a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from Southern Methodist University. She is a member of the Tri-Delta sorority and resides in the Cathedral District of Chicago. Julie has two children, a daughter who graduated from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, and a son who graduated from Williams College.