Julie Popper Apr

Julie Popper, APR, is an experienced media relations and communications strategist currently working with the Washington Education Association since May 2020, where responsibilities include maintaining media relationships and developing legislative communications for a state-wide educators' union. Previous roles include Media Relations Manager at Kaiser Permanente, Director of Strategic Communications for SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, and Communications Coordinator at SEIU, where strategic direction and media engagement were essential. Julie's early career included organizing efforts with the National Low Income Housing Coalition, SAVE Dade, and the Sierra Club, emphasizing community outreach and advocacy. Julie holds a Bachelor of Arts in History/History of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from Washington State University.