Julie Reyes

Chair, Florida State Advocacy and Walk now for Autism Speaks Tampa Bay 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 @Autism Speaks

Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL, US

Florida State Advocacy Chair - Grass roots advocacy Chair of the Walk Now for Autism Speaks Tampa Bay signature fundraising and awareness event held annually in Tampa Bay. Walk event is April 11 2015 at the Tropicana Field. Co-Chair in 2013 and Logistics Chair in 2012.Facilitated substantial growth for the Walk Now for Autism Speaks events in the Tampa Bay Area. 3 years ago when I first volunteered with Autism Speaks our walk participation was less then participants. Year after year I have helped facilitate, strengthen and furthered the connections between families, resources and community, business partners and other key supporters to increase the overall impact the Walk here in Tampa Bay. Our Walk in April 2014 had more than participants, 40+ vendors and raised more than to support much needed research, state/federal legislative advocacy and education/awareness programs for the families and our communities- Autism Speaks Advocacy Summit, Washington DC, 2015- Autism Speaks Leadership 2014-Miami, FL - Autism Speaks Law Summit 2014-Nashville, TN - Autism Speaks Community Grant Review, 2013, 2014- Autism Speaks Grass Roots Advocacy Leader FL, 2014 - current Specializes in: Leadership Fundraising Program Growth Coaching Organizational Networking Advocacy Public Speaking Education of issues Teamwork Collaboration Event Coordination Awareness Project Management Mentoring Recruiting

University of Delaware

Bachelor's Degree

Florida Institute of Technology

Applied Behavior Analysis