Julie Reilly is the CEO of the Australian Women Donors Network.

She has a diverse background in government, media and the social sector, has project managed international OECD conferences for both State and Federal Governments, produced a weekly television segment celebrating unsung community heroes, and won an Excellence Award for her work with the National Centre for Gender and Cultural Diversity at Swinburne University of Technology.

Julie has also worked in media and music production including as co-producer of the annual Myer Spirit of Christmas CD, which has to date raised over $8m for charity. She has studied Philanthropy and Social Investment in the Masters Program at Swinburne University of Technology and has recently completed an eight year term as a Director on the Board of the Australian Childhood Foundation.

Julie is proud to have been included in ProBono Australia's list of the Not For Profit sector’s most influential people of 2014 in the inaugural IMPACT 25 and to see Women Donors recognised as a Finalist in the recent HESTA Community Sector - Social Impact Awards.

Julie is also the proud mother of two daughters who she hopes will, in their lifetime, enjoy a world where women are truly seen, heard and valued and where they can reach their full potential.

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