SPEAKER BIO - Julie M. Goddard

As a legal guardian, Julie has worked with the senior and disabled population for seventeen years. After obtaining an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a Master of Arts Degree in Criminology, Julie was set to fight crime. But as luck would have it, Julie fell into a career as a guardian and has loved the senior population since. She did put the degrees to work as an adjunct professor at the University of Tampa where she taught for almost ten years. When not working, Julie can be found running just about anywhere from Bayshore to the Upper Tampa Bay Trail. Julie also enjoys watching her niece play softball, spending quality time with her family and traveling -- but for no more than a few days at a time! 

On a continuing basis, Julie attends seminars and conferences on the administration of special needs trusts. She is knowledgeable in all disability benefits, including SSD, SSI, Medicare, Medicaid and veteran's benefits. 
Julie is an active member of the following professional associations:

• Florida State Guardianship Association, Hillsborough County Chapter (President of Association)
• National Guardianship Association