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Julie Hirota
Chief Executive Officer at Saint John's Program for Real Change
Julie Hirota is the Chief Executive Officer at Saint John's Program for Real Change, an organization focused on empowering women and children experiencing homelessness. She has a notable background in leadership roles, including her previous position as the CEO of Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada. Under her leadership, she has received multiple accolades, such as being named "Most Admired CEO" by the Sacramento Business Journal in March 2023 and "Executive of the Year" by the Sacramento Arts & Business Council in October 2014. Additionally, she was recognized in the "40 Under 40" list, highlighting her impact in the community and her contributions to nonprofit leadership.1