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Julie Nickell PhD MBA CPA

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Denver Metro Region CFO at UCHealth
📍 Aurora, Colorado, United States

Julie Nickell is an accomplished senior financial executive and the current CFO for the Denver Metro Region at UCHealth. With a history of CFO roles at major academic institutions like Penn State Health and Baylor College of Medicine, she possesses deep expertise in healthcare finance, strategic planning, and M&A. She holds a PhD in Health Care Management and an MBA.

Julie serves as the Secretary and Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Great Commission Coalition, indicating a personal passion for ministry and community involvement. She is also a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta fraternity, supporting philanthropic efforts related to fighting hunger. Her pastimes include reading, gardening, and music or art.

Julie is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has also been a Certified Financial Planner.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Denver Metro Region CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Aurora, Colorado, United States
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Healthcare Finance
As a seasoned CFO for major health systems like UCHealth and Penn State Health, she specializes in financial strategy and operations in complex academic and medical environments.
Academic Medicine
Her significant leadership roles at Baylor College of Medicine and Penn State Health demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges within academic medical centers.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Denver Metro Region CFO
UCHealth
3-2021 - 5-2024
Chief Financial Officer
Penn State Health
1-2015 - 3-2021
Chief Financial Officer
Baylor College of Medicine
5-2011 - 3-2021
Vice President of Finance and Planning
Baylor College of Medicine
9-2010 - 5-2011
Vice President
Moody National Companies
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Education
2018 - 2021
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
UTHealth Houston
2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Rice Business
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