Born in Ireland, Julian has over 30 years' experience working in non-profit, government and private sectors in Canada, the UK, Indonesia, and his country of birth.
The vast majority of his working life has been spent working at the margins of society --in particular, in the inner-city communities of London, UK, and Edmonton, Alberta and now Victoria where he has been the CEO of Our Place since 2020-- seeking to achieve some degree of social justice for those served through a combination of practical, needs-based programming and advocacy. He has been a frontline worker, manager and CEO in a wide range of programs and projects over the years, which have included housing, poverty reduction, community engagement, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction and recovery, the differently abled, employment, youth services, social enterprises, health, education, and children and family services.
Born a Catholic, Julian joined the Anglican community at the Cathedral in 2022.
