My name is Julie Harris, Julie-Harris on Talk, and this is formal notice of my intent to run for reelection re-election to the board of directors for Dallas Makerspace Board of Directors. I have been a member of Dallas Makerspace since 2016 and I have served on the board since 2019. Other positions held at Dallas Makerspace include President, Secretary, PR Coordinator, Education Coordinator and Digital Media chair.
I would like to continue to volunteer my time to serve on the board of Dallas Makerspace because I believe in the mission of education and collaboration. I also believe that knowledge and opportunity should be available to everyone. Serving on the board has been one of my most rewarding experiences and I would be honored to have the opportunity to serve for another term. If I am not elected, I will continue to volunteer and contribute to DMS.
My background is in accounting and I currently work as a fractional controller for several clients. When I’m not volunteering for Dallas Makerspace, I am working on my own projects at DMS, hiking and spending time with friends and family.
Director & Officer accomplishments include:
Lease renewal with TI allowance - negotiated to add Automotive to the renewal
Effectively responded to challenges presented by COVID-19
Lobby remodel
Established a management structure to separate the board from day to day operations and increase accountability
Recovered from negative cash flow and improved cash management
Increased professionalism and efficiency of board meetings
Goals for the next term:
Take advantage of the tenant improvement allowance to improve the appearance of Dallas Makerspace
Support efforts to create online content for both PR and education
Continue work to keep DMS a positive place for people to learn and make
