Julie O’Donnell

Julie qualified as a social worker in 2000 after completing her studies at the University of Ulster at Magee, Derry.  Since this time Julie has worked continuously within Irish statutory child protection services and remains with Tusla, The Child and Family Agency.  Julie has worked as a social worker, social work team leader, principal social worker and more recently has been appointed as national general manager for Tusla Barnahus.  Through this role Julie is working with partners and stakeholders in Ireland to integrate health, medical, child protection, therapeutic, and policing services for children where there is a concern of child sexual abuse. 

Julie has promoted continuous professional development by supporting those she has worked with, to reflect and respond to identified learning and development needs relevant to their role. 

Julie is committed to social work education and is an active member of University of Galway Practice Assurance Panel for the Masters in Social Work.

Julie has a Bachelor degree in Social Work, a post graduate certificate in public management and Master’s in Leadership and Strategy (IPA 2023)

Julie is eager to contribute to the social work profession by encouraging the highest professional standards.