Julie Garver

Director of Policy and Academic Affairs, Council of Presidents

Since 2015, Dr. Julie Garver has been the director of policy and academic affairs for the Council of Presidents. She collaborates on higher education policy at the state and national levels to meet the needs of Washington’s public baccalaureate institutions. Previously, Garver served as the director of government relations with The Evergreen State College for eight years and worked with the Oregon Community College Association for five years. Garver earned a B.A. in international political economy from the University of Puget Sound, a M.A. in international affairs from American University, and a Ph.D. in higher education policy from Oregon State University.