Julia’s Work History
Prior to becoming a Principal at Mendelsohn, Gittleman & Associates, Julia held the following positions of note:
1986-1997: Crittenton Hastings House, Boston MA
Chief Program Officer/Vice President of Programs (1996-1997)
- Provided leadership, direction and oversight to all programs of Crittenton Hastings House. Responsibilities included (but were not limited to) program development; implementation and management; program-based planning and management; staff development and supervision; and external relations.
- Responsible for budgetary oversight and management of programs totaling $5.2 million.
Assistant Vice President of Planning, Development & Research (1992-1996)
- Identified and managed the research and design of new program opportunities.
- Designed, coordinated and monitored program evaluation.
- Responsible for all grantsmanship and fundraising activities totaling $4.2 Million.
- Coordinated all policy planning activities and monitored changes in legislation, regulation and community needs.
- Responsible for all external relations including publications, volunteers and public relations.
Director of Education and Training (1988-1992)
- Managerial and budgetary oversight of three distinct programs for pregnant and parenting adolescents (GED, High School, School-Based).
- Recruited, trained and supervised staff of 20.
- Served as liaison to school personnel and other community-based agencies.
Case Manager, Brighton High School Teen Parenting Program (1986-1988)
- Provided case management and counseling for pregnant and parenting students
1985-1986: North End Community Health Center, Boston MA
Health Educator/Family Planning and Prenatal Counselor
- Responsible for intake, counseling of all family planning, prenatal and gynecological patients at the health center.
1984-1985: Preterm, Inc., Brookline MA
Counselor
Counseled patients regarding abortion and birth control.