Julie E. Hocker

Julie E. Hocker is an accomplished professional currently serving as a Director at Guidehouse, where responsibilities include providing strategic planning and leadership support to federal and state labor and health agencies. Previously, Julie served as the U.S. Commissioner on Disabilities at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, leading national initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic and developing policies to address health disparities for individuals with disabilities. Other roles include Head of Operations, Risk, and Compliance at the Charles Koch Foundation, Senior Project Manager at The Vanguard Group, and Analyst for the Administration for Children and Families at HHS, where Julie earned the Assistant Secretary's Award for Excellence. Educational achievements include an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from St. Mary's College of Maryland.