Julie Jurgens-Shimek
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Occupation | Freelance Writer & Author |
| Location | Minnesota, United States |
| Introduction | "Julie Jurgens-Shimek, freelance writer, published author, and speaker, has been featured in newspapers, television news, radio talk shows, and television talk shows. Her family and her book, The Color Red, were featured in the 2008 CNN Autism Day. She has stood at the platform on countless issues concerning Autism and those with Special Needs. An avid supporter of Project Lifesaver International tracking devices that can protect those who are vulnerable, she supports and lobbies government for funding in Minnesota to see that this protection is a right, not a privilege. Julie sits on several boards in Minnesota that address issues and needs for the developmentally disabled." |