Julie Showers

email: jshowers@blanchethouse.org
phone: 503-241-4340 x 105

As Communications and PR Director, Julie Showers leads storytelling efforts at Blanchet House, highlighting the experiences of the people it serves. She oversees public relations, communications, and content strategy and serves as the organization’s primary media contact. Julie manages the quarterly newsletter, website, and social media.

In 2024, Julie published Toby Finds a Home, a children’s book about the work of Blanchet House as a gentle approach to understanding homelessness. She co-wrote the book with her mother, Marie Showers, in collaboration with students from Pacific Northwest College of Art and Portland artist Eva Wrzesinski. Toby Finds a Home is available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting Blanchet House’s mission.

Previously, Julie was Creative Director at Willamette Week, where she led the art department. Originally from Michigan, she earned a BA in Anthropology and Sociology from Michigan State University. She spent 10 years working in news media in New York City before relocating to Portland in 2008. Julie also holds a Master’s in Strategic Communication from the University of Iowa. She lives in North Portland with her family.