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, President and CEO

    October 27th, 2011

    The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. experiences the same uncertainties in our community and our national economy as you do in your organization or personal household.  Companies and government agencies sometimes have no choice [...]

  • 2010 Giving Circle and Annual Fund Donors

    July 27th, 2011

    2010 Giving Circle Donors The Lighthouse is proud to highlight the following individuals whose dedication and commitment provide so many opportunities for the people we serve in our community. Austin, Clark, and McLaughlin Founders [...]

  • Lighthouse Board of Trustees Approve New Accessibility Policy

    April 26th, 2011

    The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is very excited to announce that the Board of Trustees approved the Lighthouse's new Accessibility and Training Policy on March 22, 2011. The Lighthouse is proud to have the [...]