KATY, TX, January 23, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Julie Westfall has been selected for inclusion in the esteemed Marquis Who's Who biographical registry. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
At Davies Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mrs. Westfall serves as the operations manager, a role that capitalizes on her expertise in early childhood development. Mrs. Westfall is adept at applying her knowledge to various aspects of business and marketing, particularly in event planning and nonprofit administration. She manages the Davies Development Center Program, which provides scholarships to students and organizes fundraising events like harvest festivals and charity walks to support hearing loss initiatives. Additionally, Mrs. Westfall oversees the day-to-day operations of the clinic side and the organization's early childhood center, supervising clinic coordinators and an education coordinator who reports directly to her. Her responsibilities also include overseeing projects to ensure that timelines are met.
Mrs. Westfall's career journey reflects a diverse range of roles that have contributed to her expertise in early childhood development, event planning and nonprofit management. Before assuming her current position at the Davies Institute of Speech and Hearing in 2023, she served as an education coordinator within the same institution earlier that year. Her dedication to education is further evidenced by her seven years as a special education and elementary school teacher. Moreover, Mrs. Westfall has explored her passion for culinary arts as a pastry chef. Her multifaceted career path showcases her adaptability and commitment to excellence across various fields.
The foundation of Mrs. Westfall's professional success is built upon her academic achievements. She earned a Bachelor of Education in early childhood through sixth-grade interdisciplinary studies from LeTourneau University in 2018. Prior to this, she obtained an associate degree in culinary science, with a focus on baking and pastries, from The Art Institute of Houston in 2015. Mrs. Westfall attributes her success to her strong relationships within the community and her robust support system, which includes her husband, family, and business partner Dr. Joey Davies — a friend since eighth grade.
Transitioning from professional accomplishments to personal life reveals that Julie Westfall's journey is marked by determination and entrepreneurship. Together with Dr. Joey Davies, she helped build the Davies Institute of Speech and Hearing in June 2022 from the ground up after years of impactful work as a special education and elementary school teacher. Her earlier career as a pastry chef allowed her to harness the culinary skills she gained from The Art Institute of Houston. Mrs. Westfall is also a mother to two children named Oliver and Tommy and finds joy in baking and doing needlepoint.
Looking ahead, Mrs. Westfall envisions significant growth for the Davies Institute of Speech and Hearing. She is dedicated to expanding its services over the coming years with plans to move into a larger facility that will house educational programs, speech therapy and occupational therapy services under one roof. Her goal is to foster a nurturing environment akin to a family for children from infancy through high school graduation while also growing its nonprofit arm to provide extensive support and scholarships for families in need.
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