SEEC Board Member

Executive Director of SEEC

Julie has been the SEEC executive director since its founding in 2019, leveraging her hometown roots in Schoharie County to drive local prosperity and growth. With a decade of experience in real estate development and property management, Julie transitioned into community and economic development, blending public and private sector expertise. She has 20 years of experience, including roles at the Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce and leading a local development corporation in western NY.

Julie is a strategic thinker with the ability to implement tactical solutions. She understands regulatory environments, recognizes community assets, and shapes impactful programs for revitalization and economic growth. Notably, she was the architect of FreshLAB, a champion for brownfield redevelopment, and organizer of Schoharie's digital strategies, securing $1 million for small business pandemic response. Julie's leadership was crucial in supporting the IDA transition at SEEC.

Julie is also a current board member of both the Southern Tier 8 and Mohawk Valley Economic Development Districts.