Julie Ginn Moretz Selected as Incoming IPFCC President and Chief Executive Officer

The Board of the Institute of Patient-and Family-Centered Care is thrilled to announce that Julie Ginn Moretz, MPH has been selected as the incoming IPFCC President and Chief Executive Officer. She will assume this role in January 2027.

Julie brings more than three decades of experience as a family leader, healthcare executive, and nationally recognized champion for patient- and family-centered care.

Julie's passion for patient- and family-centered care was fueled by her personal journey as the mother of a child with congenital heart disease. Her youngest son, Daniel, underwent multiple heart surgeries and a heart transplant, and inspired her lifelong commitment to ensuring patients and families are essential partners in care.

Her professional journey began at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) in Augusta, GA, a national pioneer in patient- and family-centered care, where she served as the first Chair of its Patient/Family Advisory Council before transitioning into healthcare leadership. Following 11 years as a hospital director, Julie joined IPFCC, as a director for nearly seven years, before becoming Associate Vice Chancellor for Patient- and Family-Centered Care at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) where she led the development of patient- and family-centered clinical and academic programs.

Julie currently serves as Executive Director, Center for Patients and Families at Wellstar MCG Health. She champions patient- and family-centered practices and integrates patient and family voices into organizational strategy, quality and safety, and the overall healthcare experience.

A longtime member of IPFCC's national faculty, Julie has also served on numerous national boards and advisory groups, including the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM), where she was the first public, non-physician board member. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Women of Excellence in Healthcare Award, Make A Difference Award by the Healthcare Industry Access Initiative in DC, and the American Heart Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. Her family’s story and PFCC journey were also featured in the PBS documentary, Remaking American Medicine, which highlighted MCG’s pioneering efforts in this field. Julie founded the Children's Heart Program volunteer council, supporting children with heart disease and their families for 25 years.

She holds a Master of Public Health from the George Washington University and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2024.

As President and CEO, Julie brings a unique combination of lived experience, operational expertise, and national leadership. She looks forward to building upon IPFCC's extraordinary legacy, working alongside its dedicated team and partners to advance patient- and family-centered care as a fundamental approach to how health care is designed, delivered, and continuously improved.