Julie Brannon
Julie Brannon has had an extensive career working in the social service and blindness industries. Earning her Bachelors and Master of Social Work at Eastern Washington University, Julie began her career with the Department of Social and Health Services before becoming a rehabilitation teacher at the Department of Services for the Blind. In 2011, Julie came to the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., where she managed support services for employees, including ESL instruction, financial management workshops and became a certified braille instructor. In 2014 Julie went back to the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind to manage their Orientation & Training Center, where she retired in 2019. Julie recently ended her term serving as President for the Washington Council for the Blind and Chair for the State Rehabilitation Council for the Washington Department of Services for the Blind.
The Lighthouse Names Mike May as Next President & CEO
President and CEO Mike May With an impressive resume that spans 40-plus years, and includes many examples of innovative achievements, Mike May will begin his new career as President and CEO of The [...]
Lighthouse Lunar New Year Tea
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s Annual High Tea is always a delightful event, and this year’s theme helped to make it a unique cultural affair. The High Tea was held in honor of the [...]
Simple Gifts
Twinkling lights, evergreen garlands, and a 20’ Christmas tree set the tone of this year’s Lighthouse Donor Appreciation Breakfast. Held at the magnificent Sunset Club on First Hill, this year’s breakfast was an intimate and [...]
