“Since starting with the Advocacy Center in 2014, I have seen first-hand how public benefits programs reduce economic hardship, improve health, and increase stability; but I have also seen how difficult it is for families to navigate our current systems to obtain and retain these benefits. My work at the Advocacy Center has allowed me to make a meaningful impact in our community through outreach and education on benefits programs and recipient rights, direct legal representation, and policy advocacy.“

Experience

• Julieanne is currently leading the Family Support and Health Care Program, and she also provides legal representation in various public benefits cases, including Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Social Security, and TANF. In addition to direct services, Julieanne supervises a team of advocates assisting North Carolina families access affordable health care, cash benefits, and healthy food. She also works with local and national partners to identify and address systemic benefits issues, and is co-chair for the North Carolina Public Benefits Taskforce, providing educational trainings and policy updates to advocates statewide.
• Julieanne is a member and former secretary of MedLink of Mecklenburg, a coalition of healthcare advocates collaborating with local, state, and national partners to address health priorities through advocacy, professional development, technical assistance, and resources.

Education

• Texas Christian University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• Charlotte School of Law, Juris Doctorate