About Our Founder

Julie Wallach is a writer working across academic research, philanthropy, brand strategy, and public advocacy. At Compton College, she co-led a service-learning research program to improve retention, secured grants, co-published fifteen peer-reviewed papers, and guided students presenting at national conferences.

Her work spans brand messaging for startups in real estate, tech, sustainability, wellness, and retail, as well as for legacy families and executives. As a ghostwriter, she has shaped memoirs, nonfiction, and policy writing.

Her poetry appears in We’ve Got Some Things to Say (Amherst Writers & Artists Press). She leads expressive-writing programs for trauma survivors and testified before the California State Senate in support of AB3092, extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault survivors. Her advocacy has been covered by The Washington Post, The New York Times, BBC, and CNN, and she was recognized as 2024 Woman of the Year by Senator Henry Stern.

  • "Julie is a captivating storyteller and a powerful patient advocate. Her bravery, passion, and resilience have been invaluable to building our patient storytelling program. She has been an incredible partner in destigmatizing reproductive healthcare, empowering others in our community, and advocating for change with her exceptional public speaking skills. My team and I are grateful for her support and healing spirit."

    —Christian Alonso, Director of Public Affairs, Planned Parenthood

  • "I wrote a book about my life and I tried to tell every horrible and buried secret. At some point a friend gave it to Julie. She walked me through this as an editor. But more, she championed me. She cared for me. She made anything I've done possible."

    —Mike “One Shot” Coulter

  • "Julie provided expressive writing groups for clients with PTSD. Her groups provided guidance and emotional safety, allowing our clients an opportunity to dive deeply into their personal trauma histories, gaining further clarity, healing and resolution. Our clients consistently gave glowing feedback regarding their experiences with Julie and the nature of the therapeutic work with her. The support and healing that clients felt was frequently a topic of discussion in other, related groups. Julie is a sophisticated, safe and powerful guide for individuals seeking healing. I trust her with our most vulnerable clients.”

    —Shari B. Stillman Corbitt, PsyD, CEO, Awakenings Treatment Center

  • “Julie is exceptionally effective as a public speaker and advocate. Her background as an author, psychology researcher, trauma counselor, reproductive rights advocate, and sexual assault survivor gives her a unique perspective and connection with audiences, where she has provided impactful written and spoken commentary at press conferences, legislative hearings, and across legal-facing statements.”

    —Stuart Mollrich, Attorney & Head of Communications, Manly, Stewart & Finaldi