Julie Van Drunen serves as Chief Client Officer at Cedarstone, where she brings thoughtful leadership, strong operational perspective, and a deep commitment to helping mission-driven organizations thrive. Drawn to Cedarstone’s work of removing the burden of financial operations so nonprofit leaders can pursue their mission wholeheartedly, Julie brings a steady, people-centered approach to helping teams deliver exceptional client service. With a career spanning more than 20 years, she has built broad leadership experience across contract negotiations, business ownership, school administration, publishing, and systems consulting. Since joining Cedarstone in 2023, she has helped strengthen Cedarstone’s approach to client engagement, with a focus on understanding prospective clients’ needs, defining scope, and building a strong start for each new partnership.
Julie holds a BA in Business from Calvin University and an MBA from the University of Illinois. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with family and friends and is happiest near the water.