About Us

The principals of Protocol Consulting Group, LLC, share an interest in promoting civility and respect in all walks of life. Our national and international experience with important for-profit and non-profit organizations has provided us with experience in media and public relations, special event planning, marketing, management, curriculum development, and teaching. We are confident in our ability to serve your needs and exceed your expectations.
 

Julie Duke
Principal & Consultant

Julie Duke received her certification as an etiquette and protocol expert from The Protocol School of Washington®. Her experience with matters of protocol and etiquette was honed over the decade she worked in Washington, D.C. for the National Symphony Orchestra at the John F.  Kennedy  Center  for the Performing Arts and

the Shakespeare Theatre. During those years she managed several events that included the President and Vice President of the United States, Members of Congress, Cabinet Members and Members of the Diplomatic Corps as participants.

Currently serving as a Senior Major Gift Officer at Michigan State University, Julie has worked with major performing arts institutions throughout the United States and Canada, both in executive management and as a consultant, for more than 30 years.

Julie graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and received her B.A. from Northwestern University.

j.duke@protocolconsultinggroup.com

Donna L. Ullrich, M.A., J.D.
Principal & Consultant

Donna L. Ullrich is certified as an etiquette and protocol expert by the Etiquette and Leadership Institute, L.L.C. An experienced, enthusiastic, and talented educator, Donna has taught communications at the college level since 1982. Currently, a full-time faculty member of the University  of  Michigan-Flint  Communications  &

Visual Arts Department, she also has faculty appointments to the University of Maryland University College's Communications Studies Department and to the University of Phoenix.

Donna has also served as the director of University and Alumni Relations at the University of Michigan - Flint and as the Director of Communication for University of Michigan Public Television. In those positions, she has coordinated a presidential visit, co-authored congressional testimony, and received numerous awards for marketing campaigns.

Donna received her B.S. in Education from Central Michigan University, her M.A. in Mass Communications from Central Missouri State University, and her J.D. from the University of Detroit—Mercy.

d.ullrich@protocolconsultinggroup.com