Julie Cooley

Julie Cooley is a dedicated military spouse, entrepreneur, advocate, and community leader with a wealth of experience in talent development, recruitment, and military spouse license portability.

She leads a team of 20 volunteers and directors at Every Warrior, focusing on strategic planning and innovative leadership practices.

Julie's entrepreneurial journey started when she faced challenges transferring her real estate sales license to her duty station, leading her to establish JC Cooley Consulting LLC, specializing in talent development and recruitment for military spouses and transitioning veterans.

Julie has been actively involved in partnering with various organizations on workforce development initiatives, securing funding for military spouses' employment skills training.

Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Talent Development & Training from Troy University and various degrees in Project Management and Industrial Management.

Julie's professional experience spans across roles such as Director at EveryWarrior, Military Programs Manager at The Coordinating & Development Corporation, and Partnerships and Outreach Manager at Military Spouse Advocacy Network.

She has also contributed as a Department of Labor Employment Workshop facilitator, Training and Development Director, and Licensed Realtor.

Julie is passionate about advocating for military families, serving on local Chambers of Commerce, and volunteering for various boards and committees to make a positive impact in her communities.

As a Reserve spouse, she champions support for Guard and Reserve families through her involvement with organizations like Louisiana's ESGR.

In her leadership role at Military Spouse Advocacy Network, Julie focuses on building partnerships and outreach initiatives while mentoring new reserve component spouses.