Julie Lawhorn

Julie Lawhorn is a well-experienced economic and community development professional with a robust background spanning over fifteen years in various non-profit and government roles at local, regional, and federal levels.

She has a diverse skill set in areas such as federal grant management, infrastructure development, affordable housing initiatives, and energy projects.

Julie has demonstrated leadership in conducting community health assessments, crafting business plans, and managing volunteer recruitment and supervision.

Her outreach abilities encompass public speaking, mediation, and facilitation, with a proficiency in utilizing Technology of Participation methods. Additionally, Julie Lawhorn is fluent in Spanish.

Julie Lawhorn pursued her education at NPS and UNC Chapel Hill, where she studied City and Regional Planning for her MCRP degree and International Studies for her BA.

Throughout her career, she has held various roles at reputable organizations, such as Congressional Research Service, Appalachian Regional Commission, OnTrack, Care Share Health Alliance, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, and Haleakalā National Park, among others.

Her professional background includes experience as an analyst, program analyst, volunteer tax preparer, collaborative network specialist, regional planner, business plan consultant, graduate research assistant, outreach coordinator, and volunteer coordinator.