Julie Barrera, M.A., currently serves as the Director of Public Relations and Development at LARC Lansing since February 2024. Prior to this role, Julie worked as a Development Associate at Hyde Park Day School from August 2021 to February 2024, and briefly held the position of VP of Marketing and Sales at White Oak Home Care from October 2021 to March 2022. Julie's earlier experience includes roles as Marketing and Finance Coordinator at Munster Distinctive Dentistry (November 2018 - August 2021), Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist at Calumet College of Saint Joseph (October 2017 - November 2018), and various positions at Purdue University Northwest, including Limited Term Lecturer and Graduate Teaching Assistant from August 2014 to December 2017. Julie began a career in content management as Lead Copy Writer and Content Manager at SMDG, LLC from April 2015 to November 2017. Julie holds both a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Organizational Communication, respectively, from Purdue University Northwest.