Julia Steele joined the Foundation for Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County as the new Executive Director in June 2011, responsible for developing and implementing strategies that foster philanthropy to ensure long-term financial support and advance the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County. Julia is a participant in Leadership Manatee Class of 2011-2012, and is a member of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Southwest Florida Planned Giving Council.