Arthritis Foundation

Julie Underhill Butscher, MSW, LCSW is a medical social worker for Centura Health at Home, helping home bound individuals and families navigate the health care system. She is the mother of two kids with Juvenile Arthritis. Andy (19) and Katie (17) were both diagnosed when they were 18 months old. Julie and her husband, Mark, became involved with the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation in 2003.  Andy and Katie are currently in remission thanks to the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation, their wonderful pediatric rheumatologist, medicines and physical therapy. Julie is currently chair of the local Leadership Board. She is the past chair of the National Walk to Cure Arthritis Volunteer Committee. Julie has been on the National committee for 8 years, prior to being the chair, she was the Team Development Chair. She has been on her local Walk Committee since 2004 as Event Chair and Team Development Chair. Julie has been involved with the JA workgroup at the local level since the group was formed. In 2014, Julie chaired the National JA Conference Committee working with over 100 volunteers and 20 staff to ensure a fun and educational experience for over 1,000 people. Julie has been the Volunteer Camp Director of the JA Camp since 2015. Julie has been on many other National and local committees, including Development Committee, JA Task Team, and Volunteer Engagement Task Team. In her free time, Julie loves to play tennis, read, travel, bake and spend time with her family.