Senior - University of St. Thomas

1. Julia Wickham
2088 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
wick4037@stthomas.edu
(563) 581-2362
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas | St. Paul, Minnesota
Majors: Political Science & History Minor: Women’s Studies GPA: 3.6
Anticipated Graduation: May 2020 Dean’s List: 6 semesters
Augsburg University Center for Global Education | Cape Town, South Africa & Namibia Spring Semester 2019
• Enrolled in courses focused on social change and political development
• Worked as an intern for a local non-governmental organization
John Cabot University | Rome, Italy Fall Semester 2017
• Studied and lived with students from all over the globe at an American university
• Independently organized trips throughout Europe
Relevant Courses
• Citizen Participation and Public Policy (Spring 2017)
• Campaigns and Elections, (Fall 2018)
• Senior Seminar (Fall 2019)
St. Paul’s public policy response after the 1965 Mississippi River flood
EMPLOYMENT
Ramsey County Elections Office | St. Paul, MN June 2018- Present
Elections Facilitator
• Researched and studied the Minnesota election process
• Coordinated and corresponded with voters
• Provided assistance and communication with election judges
University of St. Thomas Study Abroad Office | Minneapolis, MN August 2019 – Present
Peer Advisor
• Exhibited strong customer service and ability to work in a team
• Designed and implemented a new pre-departure education program
VISION | University of St. Thomas August 2019 – Present
Program Leader
• Arranged global community building programs for undergrad students both abroad and in the United States
• Facilitated and participated in work with a permaculture farm and sustainable architecture in Puerto Rico
VOLUNTEER AND ACTIVITIES
• Hope Initiative for Southern Africa| March 2019 - June 2019
Assisted with the designing of after-school programs for students
• Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | 2019-Present
Assisted child care professionals with children who were in need of a temporary safe space
• TED Talk for St. Thomas Welcome Days | 2019
Presented to 1,200 first-year students on healthy eating habits in college