is a peace and justice centered consultant who cares deeply about helping to evolve our systems. Julie has been connected with the tenants of peace throughout her life, teaching and work experiences. She is a dynamic and empowering project & strategy leader, coach, writer, speaker, professional developer, learning designer & facilitator.

Julie holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Arizona State University and a M.S. as a Reading Specialist from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. She has over 16 years of experience in diverse settings and began her career as an elementary classroom teacher and a literacy interventionist, later moving into curriculum & assessment roles and coaching of PreK-12 teachers across all content areas. She is highly skilled in collaboration, coordination, organizational and project management and applies this expertise with organizations, non-profits, businesses and schools. Julie has experience facilitating learning and coaching with children, youth and adults of all ages.

Additionally, Julie has coached, designed and facilitated professional development around a wide array of topics, including: trauma-informed & sensitive practices, social-emotional learning, mindfulness, literacy, peace education, culturally relevant pedagogy, equity and anti-racism education. Trained in the Neurosequential Model (Child Trauma Academy, Dr. Bruce Perry) and having experienced her own healing journey, Julie is passionate about creating trauma aware environments across systems and settings. Julie cherishes the gifts of learners at all ages and appreciates the value of all humans having brave spaces to explore identity, values and relationships. 

Raised in rural Wisconsin, Julie spent much of her childhood playing within the nearby woods, creeks and farms. Balancing rest, joy, work and the challenges in life is a priority. Julie enjoys reading, baking, meditation, mindful movement, gardening, walks, hiking and being in nature. Julie lives with her husband and musician Brady Grey and their fur-babies on the traditional lands of the Akimel O'odham (Pima), Piipaash (Maricopa), and Yavapai people near Phoenix, Arizona. They have hearts of global travelers and find joy exploring natural areas, parks, art, museums, food and music venues. Julie deeply appreciates the importance of self discovery, awareness and authentic relationships. She seeks to live in peace and harmony with all and views her journey through a lens of a lifelong learner.

Julie’s career, personal experiences and beliefs about the intersections of peace, justice, literacy and social emotional anchor her vision of evolving our educational systems. She is dedicated to mainstreaming peace and justice education in preK-12 schools and learning spaces.  As the children who engage in peace actions and pursuits grow older, they will go on to positively impact their families, communities, environments, as well as systems and structures throughout our world.  Julie feels humbled to help foster these gifts, that overtime, will bring about just, positive peace in our world.