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
  • A Message from Foundation Board Member & Luncheon Chair Barbara Ross

    May 29th, 2013

    Spring greetings to you! It was a great pleasure to chair this year’s Redefining Vision Luncheon. A huge vote of thanks goes to each of you who attended and supported Seattle Lighthouse for the [...]

  • Message from the President and CEO Kirk Adams

    May 29th, 2013

    Our community makes The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s work possible with volunteer efforts, financial gifts, and customer relationships. Together, we create employment for individuals who are blind, Deaf-Blind and blind with other disabilities. [...]

  • Brett Lewis: Judo Gold Medalist and Sensei

    February 26th, 2013

    Developed in Japan in 1882, Judo is a mutually beneficial sport for everyone involved, including blind and visually impaired athletes. Meaning “the gentle way” Judo requires a lot of self-discipline, structure, and strategy. Brett Lewis, [...]