Julie has built a hybrid career as a researcher, writer, educator, scholar, planner, and public historian. Throughout she has maintained her commitment to telling compelling stories and creating engaging experiences that connect people with places of historical, cultural, and natural heritage. She has worked extensively in interpretation and exhibit development for museums, historic sites, parks, trails, and community centers. A careful listener and thoughtful facilitator, Julie collaborates with clients, stakeholders, and community members to articulate ideas and imagine possibilities. As a planner, she believes that the process is even more important than the product. With a PhD in history, Julie offers expertise in U.S., Native American, and other Indigenous histories and has experience conducting outreach and engagement with Native communities. She recognizes that there are many different kinds of knowledge and loves to learn from all of them.
