Julie Drury is the Director Mental Health for Veterans Affairs Canada. Julie is responsible for leading clinical mental health expertise within VAC, and for the delivery of a comprehensive continuum of mental health care program and services for Veteran clients.
Her current focus is on access to mental health programs that meet the needs of Veterans where and how they would like to access care and support – with a strong emphasis on digital, virtual and e-Mental Health initiatives.
Julie has held several policy and program leadership roles across the Canadian federal government, provincial government, and as a patient partner consultant to national and international organizations. She is passionate about building and leading intersectoral partnerships and teams in health care program and policy, system design, innovation & improvement