Julie Russell MSW LCSW

Julie Russell, MSW, LCSW has a comprehensive work experience in the field of social work. Julie is currently serving as the Chief Strategy Officer at the Missouri Foundation for Health since January 2023. Prior to this role, they worked as the EVP, Head of Behavioral Health and Wellness at Concordance from November 2021 to January 2023.

Before joining Concordance, Julie served as the Executive Director of the Leap Ambassadors Support Team at MORINO VENTURES, LLC from February 2020 to November 2021. From July 2013 to January 2020, they held the position of Chief Impact Officer at the United Way of Greater St. Louis.

Julie's past experiences also include roles such as Adjunct Professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis from April 2014 to June 2016, Deputy Director at the St. Louis County Children's Service Fund from January 2010 to June 2013, Director of Quality and Performance Improvement at Saint Louis Counseling (formerly Catholic Family Services) from October 2001 to June 2008, and Program Coordinator at the Independence Center from June 1998 to October 2001.

Julie Russell has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree with a Mental Health Concentration and a Family Therapy Specialization from Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Southwestern University, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. Julie also holds a certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri, which was obtained through the Committee for Social Workers, although the specifics of when and how they obtained this certification are not provided.