Board of Trustees

Julie Gilbert has more than 26 years of public service experience and currently serves as the Executive Director of Butler County Department of Job and Family Services. She has led the combined agency consisting of public assistance, workforce development, children services, and child support enforcement since 2021.

Prior to becoming the Executive Director, Julie worked at Butler County Children Services for 22 years and held various roles including caseworker, supervisor, administrator, and director.

Julie is passionate about child welfare and believes children and families are best served through strong community collaboration and wraparound service coordination. She has served on numerous committees and boards, including but not limited to the Butler County Elderly Services Program Advisory Council, Head Start Policy Council, Family First Prevention Services Act Leadership Advisory Committee, PCSAO Rule Review Committee, Family and Children First Council Executive Committee and Administrative Council, and currently serves as President of the PCSAO Southwest District.

Julie graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and political science and a Master of Science in Social Administration. She is also a Licensed Social Worker.