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Rising CommunitiesMVP Bench Partner
Oct. 2022 - Jun. 2025Los Angeles Metropolitan Area🔹 Collaborative Impact: Partner with CHC’s Learning for Equity initiative to co-create strategies that put power back into community hands. 🔹 Sustainable Support: Empower stakeholders to nurture their own communities—because lasting change starts from within.
Julia Rose Polk TherapyLicensed Marriage And Family Therapist #102222
Aug. 2017Los Angeles, CA🚀 Trauma-to-Power: I help high-achievers rewrite their stories—turning burnout, childhood wounds, and relational trauma into unshakable resilience and leadership clarity. 💡 Leaders & Entrepreneurs: Specialized support for founders, execs, and creatives who need boundaries as sharp as their vision—so success doesn’t come at the cost of sanity and peace. ⚡️ “Post-Traumatic Growth” Focus: No band-aid therapy here. We dig deep to unlock courage, emotional agility, and a hell-yes life. 🎯 The Missing Link: Most therapists listen. I equip you with practical tools (hello, nervous system hacks + boundary frameworks) to own your growth.
University of the WestAdjunct Professor
Aug. 2017 - Jan. 2018Rosemead, CA
La Ventana Treatment ProgramsLead/Primary Therapist
Jul. 2016 - Mar. 2018Santa Monica, CA✓ Launched clinic’s first Evening IOP Program for eating disorders, expanding access to critical after-hours care. ✓ Spearheaded clinic’s core Trauma curriculum and programming. ✓ Specialized in trauma-informed recovery, blending addiction treatment, resilience-building, and deep trauma processing. ✓ Pioneered a holistic care model that addressed mind-body healing—not just symptom management.
braverie (formerly Trauma Camp for Teachers)Founder, President
May. 2016 - Aug. 2025Greater Los Angeles Area🌎 Global Reach, Local Impact: Delivering in-person + virtual PD to schools and districts worldwide—because trauma doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should support. 📊 By the Numbers: Trained 17,000+ educators through webinars, upskilled 3,000+ individual educators, and supported major community change through school/district contracts—proof that "trauma-informed" can go from buzzword to blueprint. 🎙️ The Voice of Change: Hosted of the Trauma Camp for Teachers podcast—where theory meets real-talk for educators in the trenches. 🔥 No More "Check-the-Box" Training: We build trauma-skilled ecosystems—transforming staff mindset, classroom practices, and district policies. 💡 The Braverie Difference: PD that’s by practitioners, for application—rooted in clinical expertise, and designed for actual school day realities.
Honor Kids International & Peace Village SanctuaryProgram Developer
Apr. 2016 - May. 2016Santa Monica, California✓ Developed and pitched trauma-informed edu-tainment concept for television series, books, and video game aligned with HKI model. ✓ Edited My Rite of Passage children’s journal and The Honor Project Guidebook, which integrated trauma-science and peace-based indigenous principles (such as Honor, Integrity, Reciprocity, Humility, etc.) into a curriculum that can be implemented and utilized in schools and communities. ✓
The Nantucket ProjectTNP Scholar
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Step by StepCurriculum Designer & Early Childhood Interventionist
Nov. 2015 - Apr. 2016Santa Monica, CA✓ Trained 10+ clinicians through overview of Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), ensuring trauma-informed, developmentally respectful care for typical and neurodivergent toddlers. ✓ Designed + implemented social-emotional curricula for mixed-needs groups (ages 17-24 months), improving emotional regulation and attachment needs. ✓ Led trauma-focused interventions grounded in attachment theory, emotional awareness, and developmental psychology—bridging research into daily practice with children and families. ✓ Championed "biological respect" in all activities, ensuring therapies aligned with each child’s unique brain development.
Beit T'ShuvahMarriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Apr. 2015 - Mar. 2016Culver City, CA✓ Led case conceptualizations for multidisciplinary teams at a nationally recognized treatment center, driving trauma-informed treatment plans for complex, dual-diagnosis cases. ✓ Partnered with psychiatrists, case managers & spiritual counselors to deliver integrated addiction + trauma therapy—boosting client engagement and retention. ✓ Engaged in "whole-person" care model for adults and couples, blending clinical, medical, and spiritual recovery frameworks. ✓ Championed team alignment on trauma-responsive interventions, reducing treatment fragmentation across disciplines.
Evolve Adolescent Behavioral HealthMarriage And Family Therapy Intern
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015✓ Spearheaded staff trauma training at state-wide Adolescent Treatment center. ✓ Delivered group therapy for dual-diagnosis teens.
Evolve Treatment CentersMFTI
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2015✓ Spearheaded staff trauma training at state-wide Adolescent Treatment center. ✓ Delivered group therapy for dual-diagnosis teens.
Southern California Counseling CenterMarriage And Family Therapy Intern
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2014Los Angeles, California, United States
GroceryshipsSocial Media Coordinator
Jul. 2013 - Jul. 2014Los Angeles, California✓ Co-created nonprofit organization’s 6-month curriculum for inaugural program which initially served 10 families, and now serves over 14,000 individuals. ✓ Groceryships helps families who are paradoxically impacted by hunger and obesity in impoverished south Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Turning Point SchoolAssistant to Office of Admissions & Placement
Jul. 2012 - Jul. 2014Culver City, CA✓ Transformed Recruitment Outcomes: Directed 6 high-impact admissions events annually, driving 700+ campus visits and securing the school’s largest applicant pool in 10 years. ✓ Elevated Visitor Experience: Redesigned event programming to showcase institutional strengths while authentically engaging prospective families. ✓ Data-Informed Strategy: Leveraged attendance metrics and feedback to optimize yield year-over-year. ✓ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with faculty, students and leadership to create compelling brand experiences.
Rose of Tralee International FestivalHost
Mar. 2011 - Mar. 2011Chicago, Illinois, United States✓ Conducted formal interviews with all 20 festival contestants. ✓ Facilitated on-stage conversations showcasing contestants' professional backgrounds and talents. ✓ Maintained engaging atmosphere during 2-hour live event. ✓ Built rapport with diverse participants from international diaspora communities.
Concern WorldwideFundraising Ambassador
Oct. 2010 - Jan. 2011Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland✓ Mobilized community support through 500+ impactful donor conversations. ✓ Mastered adaptive communication - tailoring pitch to diverse demographics.
Lopez-Chen ConsultingCanvasser
Oct. 2010 - Nov. 2010Inglewood, California, United States
Clinton FoundationMarketing Intern
Jun. 2010 - Sep. 2010Harlem, New York✓ Earned Top Visibility: Chosen from 90+ interns to host the prestigious Brownbag Speaker Series - introducing industry leaders and moderating Q&A sessions. ✓ Elevated Digital Storytelling: Produced 4 high-impact promotional videos and slideshows that: - Showcased key organizational initiatives, with focus on the foundation's Alliance for a Healthier Generation - Increased engagement on internal platforms - Developed template for future intern projects ✓ Multimedia Expertise: Combined technical skills with strategic messaging to amplify program awareness. ✓ Mentored by President Clinton's primary photographer, Adam Schultz, in digital media.
Rose of Tralee International FestivalChicago Rose
Mar. 2010 - Mar. 2011Chicago, Illinois, United States✓ Selected as Chicago-area representative from 23 competitors in the International Rose of Tralee annual festival. ✓ Judged and selected by panel including Jimmy Deenihan T.D. (former Irish Minister). ✓ Competed in June 2010 Regional Finals in Portlaoise, Ireland. ✓ Represented Irish-American cultural heritage on international platform. ✓ Appeared on program with annual viewership of ~1 million worldwide.
KCET (now PBS SoCal | KCET)Production Assistant
Nov. 2009 - Dec. 2009Los Angeles, California, United States✓ Curated compelling audiovisual content for "Departures," KCET's interactive web series exploring LA's diverse communities. ✓ Identified and extracted noteworthy footage that showcased cultural narratives. ✓ Supported pre-production research for episode development. ✓ Gained experience in digital series content selection.
MTV NETWORKSRadio News Intern
Jun. 2009 - Sep. 2009Los Angeles, California, United States✓ Led backstage operations for VMAs/Grammys Radio Forums. ✓ Managed 15+ talent escorts during high-stress red carpet events. ✓ Produced journalistic storytelling segments for Music Radio Department.
MTVRadio News Intern
Jun. 2009 - Sep. 2009Los Angeles, California, United States✓ Led backstage operations for VMAs/Grammys Radio Forums. ✓ Managed 15+ talent escorts during high-stress red carpet events. ✓ Produced journalistic storytelling segments for Music Radio Department.
WGN-TVBroadcast Intern
Mar. 2009 - Jun. 2009Chicago, Illinois, United States✓ Catalogued and organized daily news segments and B-roll footage for efficient production access. ✓ Assisted in creating news packages for flagship programs Medical Watch and Midday News. ✓ Collaborated directly with anchors and producers in fast-paced news environment. ✓ Observed full-cycle television production from research to broadcast.
Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament)Policy Intern
Sep. 2008 - Dec. 2008Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland✓ Provided constituent services for 2 elected officials - TD Margaret Conlon and now-Senator James Carroll. ✓ Drafted 10+ briefing memos on education/healthcare reforms. ✓ Observed and studied transatlantic policy differences in social services.
Scott FreeProduction Intern
Jun. 2008 - Sep. 2008West Hollywood, California, United States✓ Evaluated and analyzed screenplay submissions for Ridley Scott's production company. ✓ Wrote script coverage reports to inform executive decision-making. ✓ Selected to provide voice over for News Anchor segment in high-budget production of "Prometheus." ✓ Gained exposure to professional script development process. ✓ Contributed to creative pipeline for major Hollywood productions.
Scott FreeDevelopment Intern
Jun. 2008 - Sep. 2008Los Angeles, California, United States✓ Evaluated and analyzed screenplay submissions for Ridley Scott's production company. ✓ Wrote script coverage reports to inform executive decision-making. ✓ Selected to provide voice over for News Anchor segment in high-budget production of "Prometheus." ✓ Gained exposure to professional script development process. ✓ Contributed to creative pipeline for major Hollywood productions.
DePaul UniversityResident Advisor
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008Chicago, IL✓ Pioneered RAD System Training: Designed and delivered rape aggression defense (RAD) programs empowering 150+ undergraduates with critical safety skills. ✓ Academic Success Architect: Created "Brain Smart" workshops teaching science-backed study techniques to students. ✓ Community-Building Innovator: Developed social connection programs to combat campus isolation. ✓ Holistic Student Support: Bridged physical safety, academic performance and social-emotional wellbeing in unified programming.
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