Julie Baumgardner

Julie Baumgardner is a prominent figure in the field of marriage and family relationships. She served as the President and CEO of First Things First, a non-profit organization, for 19 years.5 During her total tenure of 23 years at the organization, she led First Things First to become a national resource for marriage and family-related issues.5

Baumgardner is known for her expertise in relational matters and has been involved in various media projects. She hosts a YouTube channel called JulieBtv, which focuses on discussing relationship topics.3 Additionally, she has appeared in several video series, including "First Things First with Julie Baumgardner," where she addresses topics such as living life in balance, money and marriage, and opposite-sex friendships in marriage.246

In December 2020, it was announced that Baumgardner would be stepping down from her position as CEO of First Things First in January 2021 to accept a leadership role with the WinShape Foundation.1 The WinShape Foundation is an organization that focuses on strengthening marriages and families.

Most recently, on November 2, 2024, Baumgardner shared on LinkedIn that she was honored for her time at First Things First and received the inaugural Family Legacy award.7 This recognition highlights her significant contributions to the field of family and relationship education throughout her career.