Julia Alexander

Experience

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  University of Massachusetts

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Conference Coordinator

  Organized, planned, and implemented the Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference for two consecutive years which now includes over 1,000 students presenting original work from nearly half of all public Universities in Massachusetts. Hired, trained, and supervised one employee and maintained relationships with multiple constituents both on and off campus. Key Accomplishment:■ Increased undergraduate student participation by 20%.

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  Amherst College

  Nov 2012 - May 2015

  Manager of Public Service Internship Programs

  Managed The Center for Community Engagement's robust internship funding program. Created theory-driven and educationally relevant program that combined structured learning outcomes in addition to providing students with the opportunity to gain invaluable job experience. Evidenced deep value in connecting with students around issues that were most salient to them in addition to being involved in the community. Key Accomplishments: ■ Overhauled outdated and inefficient excel application system into streamlined online management system that housed 500+ applications. This system saved countless hours of valuable time in managing and reviewing applications and was sought out by other departments to use as a management tool.■ Managed internship budget of $500K and developed 8-week social justice curriculum for Amherst College's Pioneer Valley Citizen Summer Program. This program combined local internships with a weekly Friday seminar that explored topics of privilege and oppression in housing, public health and school on both national and local levels. Show less

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  Center for Women and Community

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Clinical Intern (1st Year Clinical Intern)

  Served as general counseling intern and provided individual therapy to adult clients presenting concerns ranging from disordered eating, anxiety, suicidality, trauma, depression and relationship issues. Responsibilities & Functions:■ Conducted intakes and walk-ins, completed biopsychosocial assessments for every client, and developed treatment goals for each client.■ Assessed clients for risk of harm to self or others and when appropriate made referrals to crisis services. ■ Communicated with parents, nutritionist, and primary care providers when appropriate.■ Completed clinical notes pursuant to agency protocol.Outside of my regular duties I co-facilitated a group called "Love the Body You're In" which focused on members' relationship with their bodies and food. Show less

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  Clinical & Support Options, Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  Clinical Intern (2nd Year Clinical Intern)

  Provided family-centered, compassionate, and trauma-informed care to children and families presenting range of conditions, including self-regulation, appropriate affect expression, trauma, and positive self-esteem. Additional training acquired in trauma informed Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) model and intensive trauma training in the Natural Lifemanship model. Additional Functions & Responsibilities: ■ Conducted client intakes and created complete treatment plans that included goals, objectives, and interventions for each client while updating treatment plans as necessary.■ Assessed for safety risks, created safety plans, or referred to crisis teams when appropriate.■ Traveled to area schools to see clients and established strong communication rapport with schools.■ Built trusting and connected relationships with families/ legal guardians to best assist with child supportive measures, either through their own observations/knowledge or through psychoeducation.■ Co-facilitated a group on race and racism for staff. Show less

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  NCCJ - The National Conference for Community & Justice

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  ANYTOWN Camp Social Worker

  If one person is oppressed, we are all oppressed. NCCJ is changing the world, by changing our communities one mind at a time. NCCJ ANYTOWN is a nationally recognized, award winning leadership and social justice program for youth ages 14-18. NCCJ ANYTOWN begins when a diverse group of high school students come together for a weeklong residential experience. Through interactive games, workshops, and discussions, delegates explore topics like white supremacy, sexism, adultism and more. It is the goal of NCCJ ANYTOWN to equip youth with the knowledge and skills to transform their home communities into places where individual differences are seen as positive tools that bring people together instead of keeping them apart. Show less

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  Spirit Reins

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Co-therapist/Equine Professional

  Provide family-centered trauma-informed care to children and families who have experienced T(t)rauma using bottom up regulation techniques and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Currently working on Brené Brown Darning Way Certification.Additional Functions & Responsibilities: ■ Work in collaboration with a co-therapist■ Complete paperwork in a timely fashion■ Along with co-therapist; conduct client intakes and create complete treatment plans that included diagnoses, goals, objectives, and interventions for each client while updating treatment plans as necessary.■ Built trusting and connected relationships with families■ Co-facilitate groups■ Horse care and expertise as needed Show less

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  South Wind Equestrain Center

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Therapist Intern

  Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

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  Colors of Austin Counseling, PLLC

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2021

  Therapist Intern
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  Julia Alexander, PLLC

  May 2021 - now

  Social Justice Educator | Consultant | Therapist
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  Colors of Austin Counseling, PLLC

  Jul 2021 - now

  Affinity Group Lead for White Therapists