Representative, Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 79, 2013-2020

Member, Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus

Member, Mayor Yenni’s Economic Development Committee, Kenner

Commissioner, Regional Transit Authority

Chief Financial Officer/Career & Executive Coach, Stokes & Associates, Incorporated, 2011-present

Certified Public Accountant

Owner, Julie S. Stokes, Certified Public Accountant, 2000-2010

Career & Executive Coach, Renewal Coaching Centers, 2009-2010

Audit Manager, Postlethwaite & Netterville, 1999-2000

Financial Reporting Supervisor, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 1996-1999

Senior Auditor, Ernst & Young, 1993-1996

Former President, Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance

Former President, Chateau Estates Civic Organization

Former President, Jefferson Young Leaders

Awards:

Stokes was named as one of Citybusiness' Women of the Year in both 2003 and 2014. She also received legislative awards as follows: the Louisiana Industrial Development Economic Association Champion of Economic Development 2013, the Louisiana Federation for Children's Education Choice Champion 2013 / 2014, the Louisiana Family Forum's Liberty Award 2014, their Family Advocate Award 2013 / 2014, the National Federation of Independent Business' Small Business Champion Award 2013, Louisiana Association of Business & Industry's Legislative All-Star award 2014, and the Louisiana Orthopedic Association's Legislator of the Year award 2014.