As chief operating officer, Julia Peterson is responsible for partnering with CMSS’ CEO to devise and implement strategy; overseeing all operational and financial performance; and building systems to support organizational growth and capacity. In addition, she oversees all CMSS member-facing programs and implementation functions, including communications, meetings, governance, finance, human resources, and IT.
Julia’s experience lies in helping medical associations realize and achieve their missions. Prior to CMSS, she worked as manager of association management for the American College of Surgeons, a program that provides professional management services for over 30 component and affiliate medical organizations. Julia is a Certified Association Executive, a credential of distinction from the American Society of Association Executives. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications and French from Hope College.