Julie Brooks

Julie Brooks is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in public affairs and incident management. Currently serving as a Training and Exercise Program Specialist and External Affairs Officer at FEMA since November 2020, Julie advises senior leadership on public information matters, coordinates communication efforts, and manages a team of federal communications professionals during disaster response operations. Prior to FEMA, Julie held roles including Communications Manager at the Colorado Department of Revenue, Public Affairs Manager at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, and various positions in the City of Golden, where responsibilities encompassed digital communication strategies, public information management, and community program development. An experienced public information officer with a background in law enforcement, Julie holds a M.S. in Communication Management from Colorado State University and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder.