For more than two decades, Julie Zwahr has empowered organizations to inspire trust, shape perception, and drive meaningful engagement through strategic communications. As a former Chief Communications Officer, she led comprehensive internal and external communications strategies, guiding teams, mentoring professionals, and managing initiatives that delivered measurable impact.
Julie’s leadership has fueled major successes, including guiding election campaigns totaling more than $4.2 billion and advancing countless organizations through transformative storytelling and reputation management. Her belief in the power of connection — through clarity, creativity, and authenticity — has shaped her career and the organizations she’s helped evolve.
In founding five, Julie set out to build an agency that combines bold ideas with purposeful strategy. five partners with organizations to craft compelling stories, deliver innovative content, and develop forward-thinking marketing programs that cut through the noise and create lasting impact. Whether launching a new initiative, reimagining a brand, or solving complex communications challenges, five brings energy, imagination, and results to every engagement.