Julie Hixson Suijk

Julie Hixson Suijk serves as the vice president and chief human resources officer of Novant Health UVA Health System. As chief human resources officer, Hixson Suijk will oversee all human resource management functions, including the creation of a talent strategy to successfully execute and achieve strategic, operational and financial objectives. She will evaluate capabilities, resources and organizational needs to develop and lead a comprehensive service delivery model for the health system.

Prior to joining Novant Health UVA Health System, Hixson Suijk served as the leader of human resources at Fauquier Health/Lifepoint Health in Warrenton, Virginia, where she developed a clinical certification bonus program to recognize career development, launched a system-wide ambassador program to improve staff engagement and fostered relationships with area community colleges and high schools to build a local talent pipeline. Hixson Suijk also served as the vice president of human resources and director of human resources for Valley Health System in Winchester, VA.

Hixson Suijk earned a masters degree in organization development and knowledge management from George Mason University in Arlington, VA and a bachelor's degree in finance from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. She has been certified by the Society for Human Resource Management and the HR Certification Institute.