Julie Cafley
Biography
Julie Cafley joined the Public Policy Forum as Vice-President in August, 2010.
Previously, as the senior staff member to two presidents of the University of Ottawa, Julie Cafley played a key role in enhancing the profile and visibility of the University. As Chief of Staff in the Office of the President at the University of Ottawa, Julie worked closely with the President and Vice-Presidents to develop and implement strategic initiatives. Liaising with the Chancellor and the Chair of the Board of Governors, she managed key projects and led the Ceremonies and Events team in the planning, coordination and implementation of events including convocation, gala dinners, press events and donor announcements.
Julie holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of Ottawa (along with her BA and BEd) and is currently pursuing her PhD in Educational Leadership.
In 2010, she was honoured as one of the Ottawa Business Journal's top 40 under forty for her business achievement, expertise and community involvement.
Julie is very passionate about the advancement of women in the workplace and has championed initiatives such as the University's Women and Leadership Series and award nominations which help to improve the status of women on campus, encouraging them to seek out and obtain leadership positions.
Deeply committed to the well-being of the community around her, she has played a key role in implementing Ottawa's first ever Project Homeless Connect, a special one-day event that assists the homeless on the road to permanent housing and self-sufficiency and for the past 20 years, has organized an annual holiday stocking drive for children and families in need. Julie serves on the board of her sons' school in Chelsea, QC. She and her husband Luc have two children, Zacharie and Théo.
