Julianne Nichols

Julianne Nichols has a strong background in marketing and communications with experience in various organizations. Julianne started their career as an Account Executive at Paul Werth Associates in 1998 and then moved on to become a Regional Marketing Coordinator at Squire Sanders in 2000. In 2002, they joined Griffin Communications as a Senior Account Executive and later became an Assistant Vice President, Client Services. In 2005, they transitioned to Battelle for Kids where they held multiple roles including Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Director, Senior Director, and finally, Managing Director of Marketing and Communications. Julianne led a team of specialists and designers in providing support to school systems in strategic planning, branding, messaging, and integrated communications. In 2018, they joined the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, where they develop and implements strategies to raise awareness and support for finding permanent homes for children in foster care.

Julianne Nichols completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a focus on Public Relations at Ohio University. Julianne then pursued their Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing at Capital University from 2000 to 2002.