Julie Hamilton is an ally and serves the Association on American Indian Affairs as its Operations Associate. The Association is the longest serving national Native nonprofit, since 1922. Julie has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and attended graduate school for Counseling at Loyola University. She began her career as a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist with a local non-profit and then became the Director of Business Development for a private research organization. Julie resigned from her position to raise her two beautiful boys. In time, she began working for several nonprofit organizations, including two dog rescues, as the Volunteer Coordinator and as a foster.  Julie loves animals, has fostered nearly 50 rescue dogs and works in a local horse barn. She also loves being outdoors - hiking, kayaking, stargazing, camping - anything that brings her closer to nature. When not working, she relishes time with her husband and children. Julie is proud to be joining the Association and serving Native Country.