Introducing Julie Barschow, the new Executive Director of Ascension Seton Hays Foundation

The Ascension Texas Foundations is pleased to welcome Julie Barschow as the new Executive Director of the Ascension Seton Hays Foundation.

Julie was born and raised in South Austin and Kyle, and is proud to serve the communities that helped shape who she is. Her father spent nearly his entire career as a surgical technician at Brackenridge Hospital—now Dell Seton Medical Center—and his dedication to healing and service deeply influenced her path.

Julie brings more than 23 years of experience serving local and national nonprofits, most recently as the Chief Development and Communications Officer for Seedling Foundation, an organization supporting children impacted by parental incarceration. Prior to that, she spent a decade with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin and many years with the YMCA of Austin, where she had the privilege of working with individuals and families to build stronger, healthier communities.

She is passionate about connecting people to purpose, and is excited to carry that passion forward in support of Ascension Seton Hays Foundation serving Ascension Seton Hays, Southwest, Edgar B Davis, Smithville, and Bastrop.

“Most of all, I’m looking forward to getting to know you—our generous supporters who make this work possible,” she says. “Your commitment to exceptional, compassionate care is truly inspiring.”

Please feel free to reach out to Julie at julie.barschow@ascension.org. She would love to hear your story and what drives your support for the mission of Ascension Seton. 

Published September 3, 2025