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My extensive training at both the Master's and Doctoral levels in the the field of social work, combined with more than ten years of experience working with children, youth, young adults, and families across schools, higher education, community organizations, and outpatient settings, equips me with the insights needed to identify the unique challenges learners encounter in accessing education due to social, emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health disabilities.
My extensive training at both the Master's and Doctoral levels in the the field of social work, combined with more than ten years of experience working with children, youth, young adults, and families across schools, higher education, community organizations, and outpatient settings, equips me with the insights needed to identify the unique challenges learners encounter in accessing education due to social, emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health disabilities.
Doctoral capping ceremony, 2023
Oct 2016: Fellow advocates at the bill signing ceremony of a MA law extending the preservation of sexual assault kits from 6 months to 15 years.
Julie frequently presents her research at local, state, and national conferences
Education
Education
PhD in Social Work, Simmons University (2023)
Master of Social Work, Boston College School of Social Work (2014)
Bachelor of Arts, Simmons College (2006)
Licensure & Recent Training Highlights
Licensure & Recent Training Highlights
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MA
School Adjustment Counselor - All Levels (initial), MA DESE
Trauma-Informed Basic Psychological First Aid, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (2024)
Trauma & Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents, Collaborative for Trauma, Grief, Treatment (2024)
Special Education Surrogate Parent Training, Federation for Children with Special Needs
Speciality Areas
Speciality Areas
Autism
ADHD
AuDHD
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Differential Diagnosis
Caregiver Stress/Trauma
Parenting neurodiverse children
Chronic Mental Illness
Acute Mental Health Crisis
Behavior Challenges
Eating Disorders/Body Inclusivity
Key Work Experience
Key Work Experience
7 years working as a grassroots organizer, advocate, and lobbyist at the federal & state (MA) levels
5 years as a Higher Education Administrator focused on community partnerships and inclusion, equity & diversity efforts
Full and part-time faculty of Social Work (BSW/MSW programs) at Wheelock College, Boston College, Salem State University, Simmons University, and Merrimack College
Clinical Social Worker in school, community, and outpatient settings with children, adolescents, and families. Specialty in acute crisis management, neurodiversity, and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in adults and children
Social Science researcher with training in conducting and evaluating psychological & educational research; expertise in caregiving stress/trauma
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