My name is Julie Harris, Julie-Harris on Talk, and this is formal notice of my intent to run for reelection to the board of directors for Dallas Makerspace. I have been a member of Dallas Makerspace since 2016 and I served on the board for the past three terms. I also served as Secretary, PR Coordinator and Education Coordinator during my third term.

Currently, I am self-employed, working as a fractional controller and consultant for several local clients. I have more than fifteen years of experience in accounting that includes a mix of public and private accounting. I have extensive experience cleaning up financials, increasing department efficiency and developing policies and procedures.

Board accomplishments over the past three terms include:

• Effectively responded to challenges presented by COVID-19
• Lobby remodel
• Improved new member onboarding and orientation
• 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:

• Recruit new members
• Support improvements to the calendar and initiatives with education such as increased online classes
• Continue migration from the wiki to Confluence
• Promote social events and work to rebuild a sense of community after the pandemic
• Improved communication of volunteer tasks and recognition of volunteers
• Continue to improve onboarding for new members
• Support PR and fundraising efforts

Endorsements: Justin Walker, Curt Baker, Kevin Thompson