Julie Trabold

Julie is a dedicated nurse, Columbus City Schools parent, educator, director of community relations and development, and volunteer -- but above all she is a steadfast supporter of public education, civil rights, and organized labor. She is running for Columbus City School Board because she believes our schools should be more than just a location for education to our kids -- they should be safe havens for all students, where every child is welcome and each provided every opportunity possible -- regardless of their circumstances.

To that end, Julie is committed to fighting for free universal childcare, a Safe Spaces Resolution, free universal education (from birth to a college degree), and bringing more funding to our schools. Her commitment to these values and policies stems from her personal experience raising a young family in the suburbs (while she is originally from Columbus), only to realize their special educational needs were not being met by the local schools. So, she moved her family to Columbus City to attend one of its many specialized schools. Julie is now a proud Columbus Gifted Academy mom and an advocate for similar programs that meet children where they are. She is ready to fight for all kids once elected.