Julie is a Certified Professional in Talent Development and a recipient of the prestigious Silver Plate Award for Healthcare Foodservice. She directed the multi-hospital, award-winning food and nutrition program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Currently, as Director of Performance Learning at Ruck-Shockey Associates, she helps clients enhance leadership talent and achieve tangible business results. Julie also teaches in the Masters in Dietetics and Nutrition program at Ohio State, where she inspires students to embrace their leadership potential. Her passion for empowering others led to the creation of Design Your THRIVE, a resource grounded in research, real-life experience, and professional insight. Through this work, Julie empowers others to thrive by cultivating intention, strengthening trust and relationships, and promoting growth through continuous learning.
