Julie was elected Pierce County's nonpartisan Auditor in 2009. She's running to be your nonpartisan Secretary of State. You deserve an experienced elections official who will put you — not politics — first.
Professional Experience
- 2009—PresentPierce County AuditorPierce County, WA
Directly elected nonpartisan executive. I conduct honest and accurate elections; maintain the integrity and accessibility of the public record; provide efficient and vital licensing services.
- 2009—PresentPast President & Member, Washington State Association of County Auditors
The Washington Association of County Auditors (WSACA) represents a diverse group of elected officials whose duties encompass elections, licensing, recording and finance.
- 2004—2009Councilmember and Deputy Mayor, City of TacomaTacoma, WA
Directly elected nonpartisan City Councilmember, responsible for local and regional public policy for the City of Tacoma, Washington. At Large position #7.
- 2007—2009Senior Policy Advisor, Department of CommerceOlympia, WA
- 1998—2001Executive Director, YWCA of Tacoma-Pierce CountyTacoma, WA
- 1996—1998Assistant Regional Administrator, Department of Social and Health ServicesOlympia, WA
- 1990—1996Executive Director, Episcopal Services for YouthTacoma, WA
Academic History
- 2015Certified Public Records OfficerWashington Association of Public Records Officers
- 2014Washington State Certified Election AdministratorWashington State Secretary of State
- 2010Certificate, Elections AdministrationAuburn University
National certification for registrars and election administrators.
- 1988—1990Masters of Science, Criminal Justice AdministrationNortheastern University
Activities and societies: Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Research Assistant for Dean of the College of Criminal Justice.
- 1984—1987Bachelors, Liberal ArtsThe Evergreen State College
Volunteer Experience
- 1998—PresentMember and Paul Harris FellowRotary International
- 2020—PresentBoard of AdvisorsCenter for Leadership and Social Responsibility, UW Tacoma
- 2017—PresentBoard MemberSound Outreach
- 2004—PresentBoard Member & Senior FellowAmerican Leadership Forum, Tacoma-Pierce County Chapter
- 2010—PresentMember, Character and Fitness BoardWashington State Bar Association
- 2015—2021Commissioner, Electronic Recording Standards CommissionWashington State Office of Secretary of State
- 2013—2019VolunteerPalmer Scholars
- 2010—2017Read2Me TutorTacoma Community House
- 2008—2010Advisory Board, Center for Ethical DevelopmentTacoma Community College
- 2014—2016Audit Committee, TESC FoundationThe Evergreen State College