Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts is the newly appointed President and CEO of BRAC USA, taking on the role in May 2024.13 Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

Julia brings nearly 30 years of experience in global development and health organizations to her role at BRAC USA.13 Her career highlights include:

• Previously served as Vice President of Global Fundraising and Communications at Population Services International (PSI)3
• Held various leadership positions at PSI since 2008, including VP for Latin America & Asia and Senior Regional Director for LAC3
• Worked for USAID as a Health Officer in Guyana from 2004 to 20083
• Served as a Peace Corps Volunteer1

Education

• Master of Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health3
• Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Pacific Lutheran University3

Vision for BRAC USA

Julia aims to:

• Raise awareness about BRAC in the United States, making it a household name2
• Scale BRAC's impact to reach an additional 150 million people by 20304
• Leverage resources and partnerships to drive global solutions for poverty alleviation3

Personal Philosophy

Julia emphasizes the importance of holistic, community-driven approaches to development, stating, "BRAC has proven ways in which you provide solutions and tools for people to lift themselves out of poverty, not just for today, but for tomorrow, for their family, and for the future."2

Julia Roberts succeeded Donella Rapier, who retired in February 2024, after a comprehensive six-month search process.1