Heroes: Rising Stars

Julie Barton,
manager, grants and institutional relations
Raising A Reader

"Julie has ably juggled many competing tasks and priorities and contributed to a solid foundation for Raising A Reader's sustainability. This flexibility is integral to her success—she is able to manage grants, corporate giving, individual campaigns and events to a high level of success. Before I arrived at Raising A Reader she was already ushering in growth, and she has continued exceeding goals, with highlights including stewarding 180 percent growth in community event revenue, as well as growth of 46 percent corporate support and building a robust volunteer program."
– Shani Ahearn, director of development and communications, Raising A Reader