Julia Areh (she/her) is the CEO of Julia Areh Consulting and the creator of EquiTee365 merchandise line. She is an award-winning organization transformational professional, DEIB Champion and People Coach who is passionate about helping people learn to unlearn. She has developed, supported, and guided teams in the non-profit, academia, government corporate sectors.
The pillars that serve as the catalysts of Julia’s expertise are people, relationships, processes, and progress. These pillars have helped her build a legacy of excellence as a change agent who helps leaders and organizations solve challenges and navigate processes. Julia’s most valuable business lesson is to always make business about the people. This lesson served as her guiding principle in her former Vice President and Director leadership roles. She was the first woman of color to serve in both leadership roles.
Julia is applauded for her authenticity, relatability, and her ability to connect with diverse audiences. She has been a guest speaker for organizations such as the American Business Women’s Association, Clark Atlanta University, Douglas County Government, Rotary International, Push Thru Therapy Group and Bartow Business Women. Additionally, she has facilitated capacity building activities for the City of Douglasville, Post-Partum Support International, Gilbane Building, YMCA, Forsyth County Chamber, Equitable Dinners Atlanta and many more. Her written work has been featured in Madame Noire lifestyle magazine and she has also been featured in several media outlets (newspaper, podcast and magazine).
Julia earned a Master of Public Administration from Troy University, a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of West Georgia, and a Diversity & Inclusion certification from Cornell University. She is also a certified People Coach.
Some of Julia’s professional honors include the National Women in Leadership Association’s Outstanding Women in Leadership Award, Georgia Highlands College’s Administrator of the Year, and Douglas County Top 10 Young Professionals.