Natalie's Voice : Disability Advocacy for Sexual Assault Prevention

Описание: Julie Neward is a tenacious advocate for her eldest sister, Natalie, who has an undiagnosed intellectual/developmental disability. Together they are the eldest of four siblings, and include a brother and a younger sister. In 2012, Julie learned that Natalie was a victim of sexual assault and their journey is documented under under Natalie’s Voice at www.nataliesvoice.net. She is also co-founder and vice-president of the nonprofit, the California Sibling Leadership Network . She was appointed by Governor Brown as a family member advocate to California's State Council on Developmental Disabilities in 2018.
She is a retail real estate professional in Southern California, and earned am International Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Mary’s College of California. When she is not working or advocating, she is spending time with her supportive husband and two young energetic daughters at the beaches in San Diego, California.

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