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Julie Kestenbaum Watson

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National Vice President, Higher Education at Blackbaud
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
National Vice President, Higher Education
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Career

Work history

1-2026
National Vice President, Higher Education
Blackbaud
2-2024 - 1-2026
Senior Director of Sales, Enterprise Higher Education and Healthcare
Blackbaud
7-2018 - 2-2024
Vice President of Sales, Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
Pearson
7-2011 - 7-2018
Regional Sales Manager
Pearson
8-2007 - 7-2011
District Sales Manager
Pearson
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Montclair State University
Executive Education Course
Wharton Online
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