Leadership

Julie Granger – President – Leadership

Julie Granger joined the JA Wisconsin team as president in November of 2023. She is thrilled to be leading an organization that changes lives and empowers young people. Prior to JA, Julie served for more than 25 years with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, most recently as Executive Vice President. During her tenure, she led the organization’s membership, talent strategy, marketing, communications and equity and inclusion efforts. This experience has given her unique insight into the current and anticipated talent needs of employers. She believes Junior Achievement’s career-based learning experiences have never been more relevant or necessary. And she is driven to create equitable opportunities for the next generation of Wisconsin citizens.

Earlier in her career, Julie worked in advertising and corporate communications for Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield and (going way back) she was an overnight assignment editor for the ABC affiliate in Cleveland, OH. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from John Carroll University and a certificate in non-profit leadership from the Institute for Organizational Management.

Julie serves on the boards of TEMPO Milwaukee, Imagine MKE and Pius XI High School. She was named a “Woman of Influence” by the Milwaukee Business Journal in 2021. She has two adult children and resides with her husband in Wauwatosa, WI. When she’s not working, chances are she’s outside hiking or inside trying to recreate her grandmother’s Italian recipes.

Jenni Stein – Area Director - Sheboygan – Leadership

For most of Jenni’s career, she held management roles at companies in banking, food and beverage and family entertainment. In addition, she has owned her own direct selling business for over 18 years.

When her business starting to operate more efficiently online, she wanted to find another professional role that would provide the flexibility she needed to continue operating her own business and take care of her two sons. She also wanted to find an organization with a great mission that could benefit from her entrepreneurial spirit, relationship building experience and networking skills.

So in 2018, Jenni joined JA. She is now the Sheboygan Office Area Director, working directly with the Sheboygan Area Board of Directors to fundraise and provide educational programming at almost every school within Sheboygan County. Jenni works directly with educators and volunteers who deliver JA programming and keeps the Sheboygan Area office running smoothly.

Outside of JA, Jenni loves to bake and cook. In fact, she has (finally) perfected the French Macaroon and loves making them for friends and family around the holidays. She also loves living in Wisconsin where she can do some of her favorite outdoor activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, downhill skiing and snowmobiling. She also enjoys going to food truck festivals and craft beer breweries.