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
  • Letter from the Foundation Board President

    May 30th, 2012

    If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. I am honored to be reporting to you as Board President of the Seattle Lighthouse for [...]

  • Spring 2012 Message from the President and CEO

    May 29th, 2012

    If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. [powerpress] It’s hard to believe that so much of the year has already raced by — [...]

  • A Gift of a Lifetime

    May 29th, 2012

    If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. [powerpress] Over the years, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has benefited [...]