Julie Broussard Berko
About Julie Broussard Berko
Julie Broussard Berko serves as the Director of the Office of Human Resources at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2008. She has extensive experience in human resources, having previously held leadership roles at the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Navy.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Julie Broussard Berko has served as the Director of the Office of Human Resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2008. In this role, she manages a significant annual budget of $69 million and provides executive leadership to a workforce of over 400 staff members. Her responsibilities include overseeing employee lifecycle support for more than 18,000 federal employees and an additional 7,000 non-FTEs, which encompasses fellows, trainees, Commissioned Corps Officers, and volunteers. She regularly advises the Principal Deputy Director and NIH Deputies on human capital policy issues and high-level decisions that affect the NIH workforce.
Previous Experience at Federal Aviation Administration
Before her tenure at NIH, Julie Broussard Berko worked at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the Director of Employee Relations, Benefits & WorkLife from 2001 to 2008. During her seven years in this position, she operated within the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Her role involved managing employee relations and benefits programs, contributing to the FAA's overall human resources strategy.
Background in Human Resources and Employee Relations
Julie Broussard Berko has extensive experience in human resources and employee relations. Prior to her role at the FAA, she worked as an Investigator at the U.S. Office of Special Counsel from 1999 to 2001 and as an Employee Relations Specialist at the Department of Navy from 1990 to 1998. This background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of employee relations and organizational dynamics, making her a sought-after resource for guidance and best practices in HR program development within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Education and Expertise
Julie Broussard Berko has a solid educational foundation in public administration and social sciences. She earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Sacramento City College from 1987 to 1989. She then obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Public Relations from Howard University from 1990 to 1992. Furthering her education, she completed a Master of Public Administration at American University from 2002 to 2004. This academic background supports her expertise in managing human resources and public administration.