Julie Marx-Lally announces retirement

After nearly a decade at the helm of PA Women Work, Julie Marx-Lally has announced her retirement. Julie joined the organization in the spring of 2012. During her tenure she has grown the organization through the development of innovative programming that supported a variety of client populations, built funding partnerships that tripled the organizational budget, and expanded the staff and overall operations that led to growth and stability.
 
“Julie has helped advance the mission of our organization and created programs that have helped thousands of individuals across the state achieve stability and success,” said Leslye Herrmann, PA Women Work’s Board Chair.  “She is leaving the organization in a strong financial position and has created a solid foundation where we can continue to grow and prosper. We are thankful for her dedication, compassion and leadership.”
 
Some of her key program achievements include:

• The creation and expansion of 3 Cups of Coffee®, a short-term mentorship program which has led to the growth of volunteers, corporate partners and replication of the program at JEVS in Philadelphia. Additionally, Julie created 3 Cups of Coffee GRAD to serve the community college population.
  

• The creation of GROW (Generations Realizing Occupational Wellness), a two-generation approach to career services that incorporates trauma-informed methods and focuses on low-income single parents and justice-involved populations. 
  

• The creation of RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Services for Employment) that helps foreign born individuals translate their careers to the American workplace. 

• The creation of Customer Service First-Class to provide our clients with a resume building credential in a high demand career ladder occupation.   
  

• The growth and expansion of New Choices, our flagship career development program across the state, expanding reach and site locations.
  

• Recognized as Pittsburgh Business Times' Businesswoman of the Year and led the organization to receive a Fabric of the Community Award and a Great Nonprofits badge for nearly a decade.
  

• During her time at the organization, over 13,000 clients were served via programs and support.
  

 
Join us as we honor Julie’s accomplishments with some photos that highlight the work and impact she has made.