Julie C. Joyce
Senior Manager of Community Partnerships, UAMS Community Health & Research
About me: I was born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, and I have a law degree from C.U.C University where I graduated summa cum laude. I have more than seven years of experience in communications, including producing, editing, writing and anchoring for one of the most prestigious Hispanic TV stations. I have dedicated part of my career to helping the community through different campaigns with nonprofit organizations. I use my ability to speak two languages to connect both communities, making them aware of the prevailing needs in the community.
Through my position with the office of Community Health and Research, I hope to continue the work of connecting my communities by offering tools to improve their quality of life.
Lives in: Fayetteville • Works in: Springdale
Best Career Advice: Never stop learning, be eager to ask questions and be humble enough to recognize your mistakes.
Lesson Learned the Hard Way: Making decisions in the heat of the moment has gotten me in trouble sometimes. I have learned to pause, take time and really process my thoughts before making a fast decision.
Proudest Moment of Impact: I’m most proud of the positive outcomes from community involvement, even in the smallest acts of giving back. In 2017, I joined a diabetes awareness project for the Latino population in the U.S. Upon learning of the high rates of diabetes within the community, and motivated by my own father’s diagnosis, I wanted to join the cause. We began offering free testing to thousands of community members and connecting people with diabetes management resources.
Call to Action: Our most vulnerable and underserved populations are receiving fewer health services. They face economic, cultural and linguistic barriers to accessing essential services and are facing more adverse health outcomes as a result. Many populations aren’t familiar with the health care system, or they live in locations where providers aren’t readily available or physically accessible. At a community level, we must do more for one another to help everyone live longer, healthier lives.
TOP 100 WOMEN OF IMPACT IN ARKANSAS 2023
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