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Julie Tarney is a dynamic and highly engaging presenter. Her entertaining storytelling and actionable tips help promote LGBTQ+ representation and cultural change in high-performing organizations.  

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As a subject-matter expert and former corporate relations executive, Julie consults or provides customized educational sessions for C-suite and managerial teams that help leaders promote and protect the rights of people of all gender identities and expressions.

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``Julie’s presentation shared such important insights with the Richmond SHRM community. Our planning committee cannot stop talking about her session at our 2022 D&I Symposium. She opened a lot of hearts and minds, and her clear steps for how folks can move forward as allies were pure gold.``- – Townley Goldsmith-Ray, Executive Director, Richmond SHRM
Julie is so knowledgeable about a wide range of topics. Her use of statistics in her presentations to back up the facts she discusses is truly impactful. And her powerful personal story about how she was introduced to the transgender community really resonated with a lot of folks. Julie tackles all the topics, even the difficult ones, and she presents them in a very audience-friendly way! You can't go wrong having Julie at your event.``- Joe Bizzarri, Co-Chair, 2022 Dive-In Festival for Diversity & Incluion in Insurance
``Julie was great to work with, both as a speaker and thought leader. We shared what we were trying to accomplish, and she was flexible in customizing her content to best fit our audience. Her virtual presentation was engaging, and we heard great feedback from participants.``- Consuelo Adkins-Tyler, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Markel Corp.
“Julie’s keynote is fun, thought-provoking and incredibly powerful, and leaves you with practical advice for becoming more conscious of how you interact with others to create an accepting and inclusive work environment for all.”- Terry Maxwell, Chief Financial Officer, Robert W. Baird & Co.
“This was our Chapter’s first training related to ESG, so we were a little tentative on how members would respond. Julie delivered exactly what we were looking for -- an engaging presentation with instant action ideas our members could take home and use immediately. We did our presentation via Zoom and she effectively used breakout rooms with much discussion. Attendees gave extremely positive feedback. Her talk should be required for all company executives and IIA chapters and other related service organizations.”- John Byrd, Programming Officer, North Central Florida Institute of Internal Auditors Chapter
“We were extremely pleased with Julie's presentation and encourage other businesses to consider her for their events. She brings a great energy and accessibility to a topic we all could use some help understanding, and left everyone feeling entertained and educated. Julie won’t disappoint.”- Evan Wolfe, HR and Talent Manager, Anomaly
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A Selection of Past Engagements


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Richmond SHRM

Robert W. Baird & Co.

Markel Corporation

Pure Michigan® Governor’s Conference on Tourism

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Dive In: The Festival for Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance

Institute of Internal Auditors

International Flavors & Fragrances

New York County Lawyers Association

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2 months ago

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It’s been 9 years since I met performer, activist, gender discombobulist and noted Queen of Ireland Dr. Panti Bliss-Cabrera after her show at the Irish Arts Center in NYC. And 10 years since she gave her impassioned speech on homophobia at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Her masterful address still resonates and is at the top of my LGBTQ+ History Month archive.I think you, too, will be struck by her speech. You can watch it on YouTube (bit.ly/48hQiRh). And then think about how you would feel to be given fewer rights than others, or be deemed not worthy of existence. Btw, this is not a selfie. I know better than to cut off a drag queen’s hair!#lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqhistory Panti Bliss #dignity #freedom #lgbtqrights #transrightsarehumanrights ... See MoreSee Less
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This 2nd day of LGBTQ+ History Month is the exact time to celebrate the historic formation of Advocates for Trans Equality! I was thrilled to hear last night that “the ink is finally dry” on the merger between the National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund, two longtime champions for the trans community. Two years in the making, voilà A4TE!Consider this one big, bold moment in the fight for U.S. legal rights, political rights and freedoms for transgender people. Follow them, support them, and watch their vision for trans equality unfold on the frontlines of progress. 🏳️‍⚧️ #A4TE #transrightsarehumanrights #transequality ... See MoreSee Less
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