EDUCATION:
MA, Liberal Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
BA, Journalism, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
CONTACT:
Julie Pawelczyk
Vice President
With more than three decades of experience in Washington, D.C., Julie Pawelczyk serves as a legislative advocate on behalf of multiple corporate and nonprofit clients. She has extensive experience working with companies developing medical therapeutics and technology, as well as organizations focused on health and education policies, including patient advocacy groups, medical research companies, academic medical centers and child protection programs. In addition, Ms. Pawelczyk runs a coalition advocating in support of the traumatic brain injury (TBI) community.
She began her Washington career as staff to Rep. Jack Davis (R-IL), before joining several different lobbying firms where she represented nonprofit clients with interests in elementary and higher education, health services, and scientific research – including biomedical and behavioral research. For the last 20+ years, her advocacy efforts have focused on federal budget and appropriations.
Ms. Pawelczyk received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She also holds a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, with a concentration in social and public policy, from Georgetown University.