At her core, Julie Hay is a creative. She is emboldened by challenge, novelty, and the idiosyncrasies of people and place. Julie brings fifteen years of cross-sector experience in project development, policy, advocacy, and education to her managing partner role where she oversees communication, research, grant writing, and strategy.

Julie has written, reported on, and managed millions of dollars in state and federal grants for businesses, municipalities, and agencies. Her technical expertise extends into the municipal realm, where she helps clients navigate zoning, tax abatements, land use issues, and funding opportunities.

Julie earned her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Michigan, where she developed her writing voice and love for civic engagement. She is a champion of green spaces, blue spaces, and the brownfields in between. Decades of domestic and international travel have informed her appreciation for the amenities and environments that allow people, plants, and animals to thrive. She always welcomes an opportunity to brainstorm solutions, talk strategy, or ponder the meaning of life unless, of course, she's on deadline.