Julie Walker

Chief Executive Officer

Propelus

Oct 2022 - Current (3 years 9 months)

Propelus® is a pioneer in intelligent, integrated governance, risk, and compliance (iiGRC) technology and data solutions. We specialize in proprietary workforce infrastructure and real-time professional intelligence at the unique intersection of healthcare, government, and education. Discover how Propelus is building a better-connected, more efficient healthcare ecosystem: https://propelus.com/ Recognition: - Gold Stevie Award for Best Female CEO of the Year (2025) - Silver Stevie Award for Propelus: Great Employer (2025) - Bronze Stevie Award for Management Team of the Year at a Women-Owned or -Led Organization (2025) #healthcare #government #education #workforce #technology #data #compliance #intelligence

Executive Vice President, Managing Director | Healthcare Technology, Data & Services

Symplr

Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 2 months)

symplr is a leading provider of enterprise healthcare operations software and services, offering a comprehensive, cloud-based platform to streamline workforce management, provider data, quality, and compliance. Trusted by 9 out of 10 U.S. hospitals and 400+ health plans, it helps organizations reduce operational complexity and improve patient care outcomes. Solutions include: Provider Data Management, Workforce Management, Compliance, Quality, & Safety, Access (Vendor) Management, and Learning Management Recognition: - Women power players in health IT in 2022 - Women in health IT to watch in 2022 - Stevie Awards Finalist for Woman of the Year (healthcare) and Best Female Entrepreneur in 2022 Private Equity-backed: Clearlake Capital, Ch

Executive Vice President, Managing Director

Symplr

Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Leading the way to improved healthcare operations. *** A key driver in symplr’s transformation to becoming the leading enterprise-level healthcare operations provider at scale, anchored on Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) that help drive better outcomes. Served in multiple mission-critical, complex turnaround, and accelerated-type leadership roles requiring a unique combination of leadership, strategic, and operational skills and experience. Leading and driving symplr's Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) business portfolio's success, we are focused on being the clear leader in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) by providing the most comprehensive solutions with superior customer support - t

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Symplr

Aug 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Julie Walker serves as the Chief Strategy Officer, leading both strategy and corporate development (M&A) for symplr. She works with key industry and business leaders to define strategies and identify growth opportunities for symplr in the evolving healthcare GRC landscape. Her team also helps lead the symplr M&A strategy by coordinating the execution and integration of acquisitions and partnerships. Previously, Walker successfully led symplr’s Workforce Management and Access Management business segments.

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) & CorpDev (M&A)

Symplr

Aug 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Julie Walker serves as the Chief Strategy Officer, leading both strategy and corporate development (M&A) for symplr. She works with key industry and business leaders to define strategies and identify growth opportunities for symplr in the evolving healthcare GRC landscape. Her team also helps lead the symplr M&A strategy by coordinating the execution and integration of acquisitions and partnerships. Previously, Walker successfully led symplr’s Workforce Management and Access Management business segments.

Senior Vice President & General Manager - Workforce & Access Management

symplr Healthcare Compliance Credentialing

Dec 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 1 month)

Vice President & General Manager, Credentialing & Access Management

symplr Healthcare Compliance Credentialing

Feb 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Business Leader

ProviderTrust

Jan 2015 - Feb 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Vice President of Sales, National Healthcareer Association | Healthcare and Education Technology

Ascend Learning

Sep 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 4 months)

Ascend Learning is the leading provider of healthcare educational content, software, and analytics that enable institutions, students, and employers to succeed in healthcare and other high-growth, licensure-driven professions.

Vice President of Sales, National Healthcareer Association

Ascend Learning

Sep 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 4 months)

Ascend Learning is the leading provider of healthcare educational content, software, and analytics that enable institutions, students, and employers to succeed in healthcare and other high-growth, licensure-driven professions. Private Equity: Providence Capital

Regional Vice President of Sales, National Healthcareer Association

Ascend Learning

Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 3 months)

Sales Executive and Healthcare Education Consultant, ATI Testing

Ascend Learning

Jul 2009 - Dec 2011 (2 years 6 months)

Client Executive | Healthcare & Education Practice Group

Kroll

Jul 2006 - Oct 2009 (3 years 4 months)

Kroll | Global Leader in Risk Mitigation Response

Client Executive | Healthcare & Education Practice

Kroll

Jul 2006 - Oct 2009 (3 years 4 months)

Kroll | Global Leader in Risk Mitigation Response

Assistant Director of Admissions

Kaplan

Aug 2004 - Jul 2006 (2 years)

President's Club recipient (top producer): 2005, 2006

Graduate Assistant, Women's Basketball

Lipscomb University

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004 (3 years)

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