Julia
Position: Mental Health Career Program Participant
Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Julia (she/her/siya) moved to Los Angeles at the age of 13. She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and recently graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills with her master’s in social work with an emphasis in community mental health.
Having been shaped by her experiences as an unDACAmented Asian immigrant, Julia recognizes that one’s material conditions have a direct impact on a person’s mental health experience. She prioritizes meeting clients where they are at and believes that they are the experts in their own lives. She also hopes to destigmatize mental health in her community by fostering healthy and open conversations. During her free time, she likes to explore flea markets all over Los Angeles and has been trying to expand her Sonny Angel collection over the years!
