She is a graduate from Creighton University School of Law where she received the “Outstanding Service to the Law School” award for her Speak Out programme, which educates students on sexual assault and domestic violence. During her programme, she shares her own personal story as a 16-year rape survivor which happened at the hands of one of her male bosses while she was at work. Since 2007, her program has reached over 17,000 students. Julie also works throughout the community training and educating professionals, and has received multiple community awards in recognition for her continued work and advocacy to end violence against women.