Degree(s):
Master of Social Work (MSW), Rutgers University
Certificate of Study: Violence Against Women and Children
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Minor: Legal Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
Certification(s):
California Domestic Violence Victim Advocate (Monarch Services/Servicios Monarca)
California Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor (Monarch Services/Servicios Monarca)
Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Mental Wellbeing)
NOVA Campus Advocacy Training (National Organization for Victim Advocacy)
What brings Julia to the field?: Julia is dedicated to connecting individual experiences with efforts for larger changes to create healthier and safer communities. They are passionate about supporting survivors and their loved ones and helping them find strategies and tools to move forward after experiencing violence. It’s essential for Julia to create an environment where survivors feel safe and comfortable sharing all parts of their identities and experiences. Through their work, Julia has the unique opportunity to witness the incredible strength and growth of the human spirit, which she finds to be the most meaningful aspect of her job.
What does Julia do for self-care?: Outside of work, Julia loves to create with their hands through crafts such as knitting and crocheting, taking herself out on dates to new local coffee shops, learning American Sign Language, and resting at home by watching documentaries and reality TV.
Julia’s favorite dish in IV: Oat milk chai latte with a shot of espresso from Cajé