Julie Garay

Led daily operations for a youth development organization, serving approximately 60 youth daily, ensuring a safe, supportive environment aligned with behavior management policies. Designed and implemented outcome-driven programs and initiatives, improving youth achievement across academic, social, and leadership development areas.

Ensured Military Treatment Facilities, beneficiaries, and providers understand the TRICARE health plan and how to navigate the Military Health System through hybrid and in-person presentations and one-on-ones. Supported TRICARE East Leadership in local systems operations, including network development and optimization strategies.

Promoted an organization-wide understanding of strategies to nurture a sustainable, culturally sensitive, and equitable food system in the community. Developed and maintained a leadership pipeline for youth and staff, and mentored program staff to implement initiatives and evaluate programs.

Trained new hires in organizational function and relationship building with community members and volunteers. Supported the executive director in overseeing all organizational programs, managed grant fulfillment, and supervised the creation of seasonal programs for youth leadership.

Assisted directors with the development and implementation of educational, cultural, and social programs to serve UConn communities. Supervised and facilitated programmatic support to student staff and councils to support engagement and retention of Latinx/e students.

Associate's in Social Sciences with an Animal Science major from the University of Connecticut, completed in May 2020.

Bachelor's in Liberal Arts with a Sociology major from Eastern Connecticut State University, completed in August 2019.