JULIE R. BARTHOLOMEW, MD
Founder & CEO
Life Raft Systems & Technologies (Life Raft)
GIGGL.™ Mental Wellness Immersion Experiences by Life Raft
JULIE R. BARTHOLOMEW, MD is the Founder and CEO of Life Raft Systems and Technologies, Life Raft, a collection of brain-researched tools and technologies to strengthen brain health and bring immediate comfort to those experiencing symptoms from burnout, anxiety, stress, depression, and chronic trauma.
A physician, award-winning inventor, and pioneer in AI formulation technology, Dr. Bartholomew has authored 120+ patent filings, resulting in 85+ granted patents worldwide. This serves as a testament to the value of her vision and insight. This volume of patents has earned her a place among an elite group of women, representative of only 13% of inventors in the United States. First, second, third, fourth, and fifth generation technologies within this domain were also validated by proof-of-concept testing.
With dedication and executable strategies, Dr. Bartholomew is committed, passionate, and focused on assisting hospital and educational leadership in supporting the mental wellness of students, educators, and the communities that they serve. Dr. Bartholomew has a background in trauma-informed practices, mindfulness meditation or open monitoring techniques, breath work, focused meditation, and trauma-informed movement.
A Few of Dr. Bartholomew's Notable Accomplishments:
• 5th place in patent innovation in Southeast Michigan
• Featured on the cover of Crain's Detroit Business, June 2014
• Recognized by Crain's Detroit Business as one of 2018's Notable Women in Manufacturing
Speaking Engagements:
• RFID Journal Live, Chicago
• FounderMade, NYC
• INTEGR8 INDUSTRY 4.0, Detroit
• AI Summit New York, NYC
• HBA Global Conference, NYC
• Michigan Science Center, Detroit
• Makers Faire at The Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn
• Michigan Women's Foundation--University of Life Conference, Rochester
• Girls are IT Conferences at The University of Michigan, Dearborn
• Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program, Detroit
• Michigan State University College of Social Science Honors College, East Lansing
• Personalized Beauty Summit (Keynote), San Francisco
Dr. Bartholomew has a Medical Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Sociology & Psychology from Michigan State University.