CaroNova
Julia Beck (Wacker), MSW, MSPH, serves as the President of CaroNova since January 2021, where significant achievements include the establishment and growth of this health innovation incubator in North and South Carolina. Previously, from October 2014 to August 2024, Julia held roles as Senior Vice President at the North Carolina Healthcare Association and President of the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation, leading initiatives that expanded the foundation from $3 to $7 million and raised $3 million in COVID relief funding. Additional accomplishments in previous roles include advocacy for behavioral health policy reforms, the launch of critical health equity initiatives, and the development of community health programs such as the North Carolina Mobile Medication Program and the Bull City Fit wellness initiative at Duke Children's Hospital. Julia holds an MSPH and an MSW from the University of North Carolina, as well as a BA from The New School.
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CaroNova
CaroNova is a health transformation catalyst serving North and South Carolina. Combining strategy and solutions to accelerate the future of an affordable, equitable, and effective system of health for all Carolinians, CaroNova works with partners across the Carolinas to drive reforms. We believe change is possible and work to do things differently to transform health. As a team of dedicated mission-driven professionals, we are committed to a collaborative and inclusive work environment delivering high-impact results. We engage with community members, providers, and payors on the front end of the process to ensure a transparent and collaborative solution. CaroNova’s role is not to fund projects, but rather connect and leverage resources by convening the right stakeholders to identify, create and refine health innovations that will serve the Carolinas.