Since joining Central 1 in 2016, Julie has held progressively senior roles in client experience and member relations before moving into Central 1’s Chief Client Experience Officer role in early 2023. 

Prior to joining Central 1, Julie held key positions with the Canadian Co-operative Association and Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada. There, she built relationships with credit union leaders across Canada, contributing to the global development and strengthening of credit unions and co-operatives.  

Julie is a graduate of the University of Guelph and holds a postgraduate certificate in leadership from the Sprott School of business at Carleton University.  

Julie’s passion for the cooperative system extends beyond her role at Central 1. She also Serves as an elected member of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada’s Board of Directors.