Spring Youth Forum

Featured in NBC’s Today Show, Fox News, the Education Channel and in The New York Times, Julie is a top national prevention speaker and author for teens, ‘tweens and girls. Recognized as a leader in Substance Abuse Prevention by CADCA, Julie is a leading authority on positive youth development and prevention. She serves as a consultant and speaker for youth-serving professionals and leading organizations including CADCA, SADD, federal grantees, community coalitions, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and others committed to helping young people to live healthy and successful lives.

A drug-free role model for teens and Emmy-nominee, Julie also brings her message to millions on national television as a Teen Success Coach for MTV’s Award-Winning #1 Hit Positive Goal Setting TV show, MADE, where she helps teens to step out, stand up and achieve their dreams.

Julie is a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul and her messages are also featured in the New York Times bestsellers, The Success Principles and The Success Principles for Teens as well as in her new prevention-based book for girls, BeYOUtiful! Additionally, her multimedia Positive Youth Development Toolkit and Professional Development Continuing Education Program is being utilized by hundreds of top prevention organizations and health departments around the country. Julie is passionate about prevention because her family has a history of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse. The important work of people just like you is why Julie is especially grateful to be here today.

Julie presents her engaging programs to thousands of educators and students at conferences, schools, and community events across the country.