Julie A. Lancour is an experienced educator, academic counselor, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist. Lancour holds a BA in English from Michigan State University and an M.Ed. in Education Leadership and Policy from the University of Washington. She has worked in various positions in higher education including Lead Academic Counselor, Career Specialist, and Outreach and Training Coordinator. Lancour is driven by research on motivation and decision-making, and she is passionate about promoting anti-racism, especially in education. Lancour's strengths include strong interpersonal communication, active listening, and creative problem-solving.