With over 25 years of executive experience in sectors including healthcare and educational services, Julie Smith has led both public and private growth companies toward metrics-based results. As a CEO leading high performance cultures within two of the fastest growing industries in the country, she oversees the strategic direction of organizations, working with a diverse range of stakeholders including private equity sponsorship, to drive commercial value.Areas of specialization include: M&A, financial expertise, organic growth strategies, exits, systems infrastructure, organizational development, board management, as well as the leadership of a distributed workforce within multi-unit operations. Julie also has a track record of driving profitable growth, innovation, and excellence in complex environments, both domestically and internationally. Her leadership initiatives demonstrate a passion for improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through increased access to transformative resources and services. MBA in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Denver Daniels College