Julia Wickham is a senior at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota majoring in Political Science and History with a minor in Women's Studies and an anticipated graduation date of May 2020. She has studied abroad in South Africa, Namibia, Italy, and Puerto Rico taking courses focused on social change, political development, and sustainable architecture. Julia has worked as an Elections Facilitator for Ramsey County and as a Peer Advisor and Program Leader for the University of St. Thomas Study Abroad and VISION programs. She has also volunteered with organizations in Southern Africa and Minneapolis.

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