Julie was born and raised in Griffith NSW and is a third-generation farmer. Together with her husband Glen they have run a successful farming enterprise for 35 years and now have their own children working in the business. Julie has three passions in her life; family, farming and learning. As mother of four adult children, she has worked on farm with her husband while striving to continue her education. 

Julie holds a Diploma of Agriculture, Advanced Diploma of Rural Business Management, Diploma of Community Services, Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, she is a Fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Program C27, Julie and her husband are recipients of the NSW Farmer of the year Award 2018, and she is currently completing further study to update her financial skills. Her lived experience of drought and flood gives her firsthand knowledge of the stress and heartbreak of adapting and surviving through devastating times.

Julie hopes to bring her combined knowledge and lived experience to support others navigate what can often be some of the most difficult times for rural families.