UVCA names new executive director

The Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association (UVCA) has named Court Squires, from Northern Virginia, its new executive director.

Squires will replace Julie Connelly, who is retiring after 21 years as executive director, noted a UVCA press release.

Serving the chiropractic profession has been Connolly’s vocation for nearly 30 years, ever since she was able to start managing her chronic fibromyalgia pain with drug-free chiropractic care. Prior to her role at UVCA, she served for seven years as a vice president at the American Chiropractic Association and enjoyed a rewarding career in corporate and association management, sales, customer service and business development.

Connolly supported UVCA leadership during the multi-year process that led to the 2009 unification of the Virginia Chiropractic Association and Virginia Society of Chiropractors, a union that remains strong. During her tenure, UVCA has grown, expanded benefits, built a team and weathered economic ups and downs within the context of a challenging healthcare arena, a pandemic and an evolving profession.

“I’m grateful to have been along for the ride across Virginia – sometimes bumpy but always forward – these past two decades,” Connolly said. “Now it is time for a new director to take UVCA to the next level, and Court and I are working together to ensure a smooth transition.”

Squires was selected by the UVCA Board of Directors after an extensive search process and brings 20 years of experience launching, developing, implementing and executing successful campaigns, partnerships and public and private initiatives.

“Her experience in business, human resources, financial management and nonprofit operations is well-suited to the UVCA’s needs,” said UVCA President Michelle Rose, DC. “From working with volunteer boards and other stakeholders, training and managing teams, cultivating productive collaborations and developing successful programs, to keeping up with the latest social and technological trends and supporting public health and welfare advocacy groups, she has demonstrated empathy, professionalism and strategy.”

Squires holds a master’s degree in organizational dynamics (leadership/sustainable development) from the University of Pennsylvania, an International Business Certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University and a dual concentration in journalism and conservation biology from Boston University.

For more information, visit virginiachiropractic.org.