As Coordinator of the Young Adults Independence Project, Julie plans and implements socialization activities which promote independent living skills and fosters friendships for young adults with developmental disabilities. She provides education, support, and counseling for parents and families with young adults who have exceptional needs. As a Case Manager, Julie provides education, support and advocacy for adult clients who have severe mental illness or developmental disabilities. At Habush House Julie organizes socialization actives and provides independent living skills training.

Specialties:

• Exceptional needs
• Disabilities
• Violence prevention
• Children and divorce
• Women’s issues
• Parenting challenges
• Group facilitation

Areas of Interest:

• Children and families
• School issues
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Trauma
• Domestic violence

Education:

M.S.W.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

M.S. Exceptional Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

B.A. Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

ACT- Adults and Children Together-Against Violence facilitator

Member of Alpha Delta Mu, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare Honor Society, Member Pi Lambda Theta Education Honor Society