The Founder and President of JK Roberts LLC, Julie Kay Roberts.

Julie Kay Roberts is a strategic communications and emergency management veteran.

Julie Kay Roberts has two decades of experience in the public and private sectors. After a decade of serving in state and federal government positions, Julie returns to the private sector as President of JK Roberts, LLC, specializing in strategic planning, crisis communication, emergency management, media relations, and risk assessments with continuity planning.

In early 2022, Julie launched the Private Sector Emergency Management Association, a network of businesses working together to become more resilient against future disasters.

A native of Marshall, Texas, Julie holds a Certificate in Emergency Management from the International Association of Emergency Managers. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Political Science from East Texas Baptist University.

Julie shared about:

• Being brave and independent to do what you really want to do, even when others are stopping you.
• What is the impact of poor communication on the effectiveness of disaster management.
• What can individuals and businesses do to prepare for disasters today.