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)

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.

Planning, Designing and Managing Programs