Dr. Julie Ducharme For the last 17 years, Dr. Ducharme has been working with corporations, colleges, and universities throughout the nation and internationally. Dr. Ducharme also guides companies and universities on curriculum, leadership, and instructing. Dr. Ducharme holds a BA in communication, MBA with a specialization in marketing, and a DBA with a specialization in Leadership. Dr. Ducharme is a key note speaker and has spoken at many universities and organizations across the U.S. on leadership, business, and marketing. Dr. Ducharme is also a published award winning author with her most recent book Leading By My Ponytail making it on Inc's top 60 list of books written by women that should be read. She currently is the owner/creator/CEO of JD Consulting LLC and the owner/creator/CEO of Julie's Party People. Dr. Ducharme serves as a doctoral chair and instructor at various universities. She is the creator and president of Synergy Learning Institute a small technical and Vocational college focused on helping military vets transition back to school and civilian life.