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Testimonials

Bob Zak, Executive Leader, Green Rockets

While working together at Ecova, Julie was a supportive teammate, key leader, culture-keeper, and mentor. The programs Julie implemented, the team she developed, the leadership environment she fostered, all created a foundation for the company that served us through times of high growth and a complicated sale / transition. Julie is a roll-up-your sleeves leader, and this was never more evident than during the due diligence and transition activities so critical to successful acquisition outcomes. Her passion for ethics, structured change management and employee development made us better. I can't recommend Julie high enough.

Elizabeth Nye, former Executive Director, Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest

I have had the pleasure of working with Julie for over three and a half years. As the Chair of our Board of Directors at Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest, Julie truly epitomizes what it means to be strong, smart, and bold. Julie has been instrumental in leading a team of board members in redesigning the organization’s governance structure to accommodate expansion into new geographic territories while also recognizing and incorporating the Girls Inc. values throughout the process. As a result of Julie’s inclusive, collaborative leadership style, she inspires others to show up, use their voices, and do their best every day.

Seth Nesbitt, Chief Marketing Officer, Icertis

Every once in a while you meet an HR leader who is the full package – they really get business, they intuitively understand leadership and they authentically motivate people – Julie is one of those leaders! In my time working with her, I saw her repeatedly cut through the noise and deliver real business impact through her leadership, counsel, and initiatives. On top of that she has a knack for attracting and retaining top talent and is able to bring the organization along with her on a transformation journey. It was a pleasure to work with her I would jump at the chance to do so again!

Heidi Bergin, Global Employee Connection Program Manager, Fisher Investments

I've had the privilege of working alongside Julie Kearney and have grown immensely under her direction; she is my gold standard of leadership. Julie leads with a genuine people-first mentality, which never waivers. Business leaders hold the utmost respect for her as they know she sincerely cares about their success and the collective success of the business; not every HR leader makes that clear. All I’ve known to work with Julie are incredibly loyal to her. The work of HR becomes much lighter when teams have good working rapport supported at the top level, and that’s exactly what you get with Julie. She makes it look easy, but there are many years of experience behind her ability to lead others, lead the business, and lead organizational culture. If you have the opportunity to work with Julie, I strongly suggest you do!

Sarah Melander, HR Business Partner, OCHIN, Inc.

Julie's expertise in leading teams, creating strategy, and building relationships is a rarity in this industry. Her investment in people and her commitment to continuing to evolve as a leader make her a true partner. She is also a genuine human with a big heart who seeks to provide value and support to the people in her life. I had the pleasure of working with and learning from Julie and it has been instrumental in growing my career.

Adam Cannard, Manager Talent Acquisition

I had the honor to work under Julie’s leadership for 6 years in the fast growing energy management industry and am forever grateful for the opportunity. Julie is a dynamic executive who keeps the human in human resources, and her expertise goes deep and wide across many disciplines. I found Julie to be a nimble and agile leader who does an exceptional job strategizing and navigating organizational challenges when faced with adversity and ambiguity. I especially appreciate Julie’s ability to provide sound guidance and clear direction while empowering employees and direct reports to grow and manage their business. Above all, Julie is an amazing person who creates a positive culture others want to follow.

Amy Rutz, Development & Education Specialist, Lease Crutcher Lewis

Working with Julie was impactful not only for the project I was developing but for my career and personal development. Julie led the team as an influential partner, taking the time to understand the project holistically and strategically plan a process for the success of the project. She leads with compassion and positivity, identifying the strengths of each team member and weaves those strengths together to complement and support one another. Julie was able to show me where my skill set was the strongest and how the utilization and continual development of those skills could advance my career.