Youth First, Inc. is pleased to announce that Julie Hoon has been named Vice President of Philanthropy effective July 24, 2017. Julie brings with her nearly fifteen years of marketing, communications, sales, event planning, and relationship management experience. Julie was formerly Marketing Manager at Anchor Industries. Previously, she held similar positions at FLANDERS, the Southwest Indiana Chamber, and Ford Motor Company. Julie is a graduate of Texas A&M University.
In her new role as Vice President of Philanthropy, Julie will oversee marketing, event and fundraising efforts in Youth First’s seven-county service area. She will manage a team of philanthropy professionals and will work closely with volunteers and donors to ensure Youth First fulfills its mission.
Youth First protects and heals the hearts of children and strengthens families, resulting in more positive, productive citizens and a stronger, healthier community. The agency is best known for embedding highly trained Youth First Social Workers who act as specialized mentors in area schools, assisting students, parents and educators. It also provides Strengthening Families and other proven programs in life skills training and substance abuse prevention.
