Julie McCoy has spent over 30 years working in public affairs, policy, and issue management with extensive experience in municipal government, political and policy campaigns, as well as stakeholder mobilization and communications. Julie’s specialty is analysis and strategic direction on complex and nuanced policy issues working with a variety of stakeholders. She thrives on leading diverse teams and mentors staff in a variety of disciplines that amplify mission-critical narratives and messages.
After working on Capitol Hill for a congressman from Idaho, Julie and her husband moved back out West and started Mercury Group, a political and public affairs firm. Mercury Group created public affairs campaigns for clients ranging from AT&T, Boeing, and the Sierra Club as well as developing creative and advising political campaigns including local state and federal candidates as well as state and local ballot initiatives. Julie left the firm in 2010 after managing Mike McGinn’s successful run for Mayor of Seattle and served as his Chief of Staff for the next 4 years. Since then, Julie has continued her work advising candidates and organizations on issues and policies. Julie and her husband Bill Broadhead live in Seattle, Washington and have 5 sons.
