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.

Photo of Julie, a light-skinned woman wearing dark sunglasses sitting inside of a restaurant and smiling
  • Message from Kirk Adams, Harry Egler, and Howie Dickerman

    October 3rd, 2013

     A mission gains its power through the collective efforts of the individuals who carry it out. As representatives of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. and Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation, we’re pleased to [...]

  • Cheers to Lighthouse Supporters who Raised a Glass at Guest Bartender Night

    August 22nd, 2013

    President and CEO Kirk Adams (left) with Foundation Board President Howie Dickerman (right) Submitted by Howie Dickerman, Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind Foundation Board President I never thought that bartending would be part [...]

  • Building Opportunities: INL Groundbreaking Celebration was a huge success!

    June 7th, 2013

    Our Building Opportunities: Inland Northwest Lighthouse Groundbreaking Celebration on May 31st was a great success, raising over $18,000 to support our upcoming facility expansion!  More than 160 community supporters, employees, and event sponsors came out [...]