Dr. Julie Gordon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, bringing over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and government project, program, and grant management. Her background includes regulatory enforcement, budgeting, policy advisement, and strategic planning. Dr. Gordon’s research focuses on identifying system-level interventions and policy solutions to improve population health outcomes for older adults. She is particularly committed to enhancing the quality of care in long-term care settings through evidence-based strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education:
- DrPH, Leadership, Policy & Administration – University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2017
- MPH, Policy & Administration – University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2011
- BA, Media Communications – Webster University, 2000
- AA, Communications – Saint Louis Community College, 1998
Clinical/Research Interests:
Dr. Julie Gordon’s research focuses on system-level interventions and health policy strategies that promote equitable, high-quality care for people as they age. Her work emphasizes improving care delivery in long-term care settings through evidence-based practices, regulatory insights, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is particularly interested in addressing structural and policy-level barriers to health and well-being across the aging continuum.
Select Honors and Accomplishments:
Honors and Awards
- Excellence in Innovation Award, Oklahoma Society for Association Executives (OSAE), awarded to Oklahoma Nurses Association (2011)
- Reaccreditation with Commendation, Oklahoma State Medical Association for Continuing Medical Education Activities, Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality (2015)
- GSA On Aging Podcast Series (2024)
Notable Accomplishments
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) since 2012
- ArcGIS Geospatial Analysis Certification, State of Oklahoma (since 2016)
- Kaizen Leader, OU Health (since 2022)
- Reynolds Faculty Scholar, Reynolds Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, University of Oklahoma (2022)
- Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator on multiple federally and state-funded research grants totaling over $5 million, including:
- HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program
- HRSA ANEW Program: Oklahoma Workforce Innovations in Nursing (OK-WINs)
- CMS-Civil Money Penalty Fund: It’s not OK to Fall