Julia Brower is the founder of Dragonfly Consulting and Training LLC, specializing in improving Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment outcomes for people with cognitive impairment (CI). Julia has had two careers: the first in Special Education and the second in SUD treatment and prevention. As Clinical Director of a one-of-a-kind SUD clinic for people with CI, Julia was able to combine both of her areas of expertise. Keenly aware of the growing need for these specialized services, Julia founded Dragonfly Consulting and Training to provide training to SUD professionals on treatment strategies for people with CI. Julia is an approved trainer for NYS OASAS, and has worked with Rensselaer County, NY, Dutchess County, NY and the NY Council on Problem Gambling as a consultant/trainer. She is currently employed as a Chemical Dependency Counselor for the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health in Poughkeepsie, NY.