Julie Watson

National VP, Higher Education Solutions at Blackbaud

Julie Watson has spent more than two decades working alongside colleges and universities through her roles at Prentice Hall, Pearson, and now Blackbaud—and has witnessed firsthand multiple waves of transformation in the sector. As national vice president for higher education solutions at Blackbaud, Julie partners with institutional leaders to thoughtfully apply technology to advance student success, strengthen financial sustainability, and make confident decisions in an increasingly complex landscape.