Julie N. Lyche

Julie has lived and worked in Central Oregon for more than 14 years and has been the Program Director for the Family Access Network since 2003.  She has worked with community agencies for over 15 years, focusing on issues involving children and families.  She is passionate about strengthening local, regional, and state partnerships to better serve our disadvantaged children, teens and families.  Julie believes that the strength in FAN lies with the relationships between FAN advocates, local social service partners and families. FAN advocates are able to meet families within a non-threatening school environment to help eliminate barriers to a child's success in school.  Julie feels privileged to work in an organization that helps children receive an education and break the cycle of poverty.