The West Palm Beach VA Health Care System has selected Julia Spence, MBA, MHA, FACHE, as the Deputy Director.
Spence brings abundant experience to this new role, previously serving in various roles in the department for over 20 years, culminating with her current role as Assistant Director. Within this role, Julia has led the operations of our outpatient clinics, overseen strategic engagements, steered improvements in Veterans experience, and brought innovative change across services.
In addition to her leadership experience, she brings a background in administrative and clinical skills. Julia began her VA career as a clinical provider, serving as a Physician Assistant after receiving her Master’s Degree in Medical Science from Alderson-Broaddus College. She also sought additional graduate training when she was uniquely selected to attend the U.S. Army’s Baylor Graduate Program, where she earned a Master’s Degrees in Healthcare Administration and Business Administration. Additionally, Spence is board certified in healthcare management as a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
