About
Julie L. Sessa
MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, ARM, CERM
Julie is a Human Resources and Risk Management leader with 30+ years of experience in HR operations, employee benefits, and workers' compensation for large public entities. She served as an emergency response lead at the school district level, liaising directly with the Sheriff's Office, and is NIMS certified. She founded Sessa HR & Risk Consulting LLC to bring that depth — direct and unfiltered — to the organizations that need it most.
Experience
A career inside the institutions she now serves.
Julie's experience spans school districts, county government, and law enforcement — the same environments where her consulting clients operate today.
Sessa HR & Risk Consulting LLC
2025 – PresentFounder & Principal Consultant · Jensen Beach, FL
- Provide HR, risk management, and workers' compensation consulting to public and private organizations.
- Advise on compliance, claims strategy, insurance programs, and workforce policies.
- Partner with leadership to design practical, sustainable employee benefit and risk solutions.
Martin County School District
2005 – 2025Asst. Superintendent of HR · Director of Risk Mgmt & Benefits · Director of Facilities · Stuart, FL
- Directed HR operations and risk programs for a large public school district.
- Oversaw workers' compensation, benefits, labor relations, and compliance.
- Served as emergency response lead at the district level, liaising directly with the Sheriff's Office during critical incidents.
- Led facilities planning, safety, and operational continuity initiatives.
Palm Beach County School District
2013 – 2017Claims Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL
- Managed workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs for one of Florida's largest school districts.
Osceola County Board of County Commissioners
2008 – 2013HR Director · HR Manager, Risk Management & Benefits · Kissimmee, FL
- Led HR and risk for county government operations, including benefits design and policy administration.
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
1985 – 1999Risk & Employee Benefits Manager · Fort Pierce, FL
- Built foundational risk and benefits expertise in public-safety operations.
Education & Certifications
MPA, Public Administration — Nova Southeastern University
BA, Organizational Management — Warner Southern College
SPHR · SHRM-SCP · ARM · CERM
NIMS (National Incident Management System) certified
State of Florida 2-15 Insurance License