Julia Hamann
Mankato
Summary
Dynamic and experienced nonprofit leader with nearly a decade of professional experience in the movement to end gender-based violence. Skilled in encouraging and motivating teams through supportive supervision. Excels at building cohesive and collaborative groups. Recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and input, and actively fosters an inclusive environment. Experienced educator who has developed curricula and provided training to staff, clients, and community members. Extensive public speaking experience with proven communication skills. Committed to growth, community, dignity, equity, and anti-oppression. Strives to make a positive impact in the field.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Community Programming
CADA
04.2023 - Current
- Oversee program development for CADA's community-facing programs, including the Supervised Visitation Program-Keep Me Safe (KMS) and the Community Education Program.
- Keep Me Safe-train, support, and supervise the program manager, develop and update policies based on best practices, and guide program development.
- Community Education:
- Design and deliver educational presentations to diverse audiences, including students, professionals, and community groups on topics such as advocacy, domestic violence, and sexual assault, and healthy relationship.
- Manage tabling events, awareness month campaigns, and create educational social media content.
- Conduct Community Needs Assessment to determine future program development goals.
- Act as a member of the leadership team to contribute to strategic planning and maintaining organizational culture.
- Design and facilitate regular all-staff trainings on topics as need such as trauma-Informed care, time management, de-escalation, and organizational values.
Keep Me Safe & SMOEP Program Manager
CADA
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed the Keep Me Safe Supervised Visitation & Exchange Center (KMS). Supervised and trained staff, and provided case management for complex client situations, policy violations, and grievances.
- Redesigned training process for new staff
- Managed the Southern MN Offender Education Program (SMOEP), facilitating weekly domestic abuse intervention groups, conducting client orientations, and maintaining program communications with clients and community partners. Program closed in July of 2022 due to lack of reliable funding.
- Redesigned SMOEP curriculum.
Community Advocate
Committee Against Domestic Abuse
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided crisis response, emotional support, safety planning, and systems navigation support to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
- Facilitated domestic violence support groups and developed tailored curricula for participants.
- Trained and supervised interns to provide effective client advocacy.
- Delivered occasional community trainings on CADA services and advocacy principles upon request from supervisor.
Client Manager
Wellcome Manor Family Services
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided client supervision and support at a substance use treatment facility. Tasks included client intakes, conducting drug screens and breathalyzer testing, passing medications, transporting clients, and monitoring for client safety and compliance.
- Although I worked here a short time I was quickly promoted as a lead client manager and given additional responsibilities of training new staff and creating a training manual.
AmeriCorps Volunteer- LEAP Initiative
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Designed and facilitated weekly small group lessons for preschool students to build social-emotional skills.
- Led monthly book readings, activities, and discussions to foster emotional regulation and problem-solving abilities.
- Modeled regulated behavior and co-regulated with students to support emotional development.
- Helped students through conflict with peers to develop healthy problem solving skills.
Needs Assessment Intern
Minnesota Valley Action Council
05.2018 - 07.2018
Community Development Intern
Region9 Development Commission
05.2018 - 07.2018
Shelter Advocate and Relief Advocate
Committee Against Domestic Abuse
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Screened for shelter acceptance, did client intake, provided additional resources and emotional support to clients as needed, and ensured a safe shelter environment.
- Answered crisis line to provide emotional support, education, and resource referral to callers.
- Crossed trained to provide temporary support in community advocacy and facilitate a weekly domestic violence support group.
Research and Policy Associate
Children’s Defense Fund
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Assist Research and Policy director in data collection, analysis, and presentation in support of our policy priorities and participate in coalition work and grassroots policy advocacy.
- Provide presentations on research findings to professionals across the state.
Direct Support Professional
Harry Meyering Center Inc.
03.2014 - 02.2017
Research and Policy Intern
Children’s Defense Fund
08.2016 - 11.2016
ACES Aide
District #77
08.2014 - 08.2015
Education
Professional Certificate - Restorative Justice
Vermont Law And Graduate School
Mankato, MN05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN12-2016
Skills
- Training and curriculum design
- Public speaking
- Group facilitation
- Written and verbal communication
- Team management
- Collaboration
- Client relations
- Program leadership and development
- Organizational leadership and development
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker in the State of Minnesota
- Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter- Domestic Abuse Intervention Program
- The Art of Facilitation, Batterer Intervention Programming-Family Peace Initiative
- Supportive Supervised Visitation Certificate-Supervised Visitation Network.
- Supervised Visitation Program Administration Certificate-Supervised Visitation Network
- CPR/First Aide
- Blood Porn Pathogens
Timeline
Director of Community Programming
CADA
04.2023 - Current
Keep Me Safe & SMOEP Program Manager
CADA
04.2021 - 04.2023
Community Advocate
Committee Against Domestic Abuse
01.2019 - 04.2021
Client Manager
Wellcome Manor Family Services
08.2018 - 01.2019
Needs Assessment Intern
Minnesota Valley Action Council
05.2018 - 07.2018
Community Development Intern
Region9 Development Commission
05.2018 - 07.2018
AmeriCorps Volunteer- LEAP Initiative
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
08.2017 - 08.2018
Research and Policy Associate
Children’s Defense Fund
02.2017 - 06.2017
Research and Policy Intern
Children’s Defense Fund
08.2016 - 11.2016
Shelter Advocate and Relief Advocate
Committee Against Domestic Abuse
08.2015 - 08.2017
ACES Aide
District #77
08.2014 - 08.2015
Direct Support Professional
Harry Meyering Center Inc.
03.2014 - 02.2017
Professional Certificate - Restorative Justice
Vermont Law And Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Minnesota State University
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