Julie Riley is Deputy Director of Strategy at The Walton Centre in Liverpool. Prior to this she was Divisional Director of Operations for Neurology, Rehabilitation; long term conditions, Neuroradiology, Neurophysiology and Therapies. Julie is a Nurse and Midwife by background and has worked in a number of senior leadership and operational management roles across Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales. She has a Masters in Health Care Management and holds the NHS Leadership Academy Award in Executive Health leadership. Julie is also a trained coach and is passionate about patient and carer involvement in developing services along with developing future healthcare leaders.