Julie Grady

Dr. Julie Grady serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing within Curry College's School of Nursing and Health Sciences. She directs the Master of Science in Nursing Program and chairs the School of Nursing Educational Outcomes Committee, leveraging 24+ years of acute care clinical experience specializing in obstetrics and family-centered maternal-newborn care.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.S. in Nursing from Curry College
• M.S.N. in Nursing from Curry College
• Ph.D. in Health Professions Education from Simmons College

Dr. Grady's research prioritizes evidence-based maternal-infant health outcomes through international initiatives targeting perinatal substance use disorder, lactation support during crises, and skin-to-skin contact protocols. Her clinical expertise is certified through Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Lamaze Childbirth Educator, and Infant Massage Instructor credentials. She actively contributes to professional organizations including Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; International Association of Infant Massage; Lamaze International; March of Dimes; and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.

Her 2023 publications examine pandemic-era disruptions to lactation support and develop global standards for skin-to-skin contact, reflecting her commitment to translating research into clinical practice for vulnerable perinatal populations.

As an educator, Dr. Grady implements student-centered pedagogy across classroom and clinical settings, serving as faculty clinical coordinator to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world healthcare environments.