Chief Operating Officer, Damian Family Care Centers
Julie Harnisher, MHA, serves as Chief Operating Officer at Damian Family Care Centers, having joined the organization in October 2025. In this role, she oversees daily operations, strategic initiatives, and organizational performance across Damian’s network of health centers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible care to New York’s most vulnerable populations.
She brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, with a strong focus on operational leadership, population health, and systems transformation. Prior to joining Damian, Julie held several leadership roles at Harmony Healthcare Long Island (HHLI), most recently as Chief Transformation Officer. During her 10-year tenure, she led major initiatives in value-based care, care model transformation, and community health partnerships.
Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions at North Shore–LIJ Health System (now Northwell Health), Nassau Health Care Corporation, Health Plus, and All Metro Health Care. Her work has encompassed care model transformation, provider and payer relations, risk management, and home- and patient-centered service delivery.
Julie earned a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration from Hofstra University. Her leadership reflects a strong commitment to high-quality care, with a focus on expanding access and affordability for all. She serves on the Board of Directors for EPIC Long Island, supporting programs for individuals with epilepsy, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges, and is a member of the Energeia Partnership, a regional leadership academy dedicated to solving Long Island’s most pressing challenges.
