Julie has been involved with Engeye since her first trip there in 2010. She has travelled to Engeye 6 times, including medical mission trips supporting teams of physicians, trips with her daughters, and three times bringing groups of women to Engeye for a cultural exchange. She served on the board for 6 years, including three as board chair, and remains a volunteer coordinator and serves on the Fundraising and Communications committee. Julie lives with her husband Brad and dog Mac, and occasionally her adult children in Portland, Oregon.