Julia Hector

Julia Hector has over seven years of professional experience in educational and social work settings. Currently serving as the Manager of Workforce Programs at One Million Degrees since February 2021, Julia previously held roles at Kids Science Labs, including Senior Teacher and Teacher, where lesson development and parental communication were key responsibilities. Julia's background includes working as a Social Worker at Youth Connection Charter Schools and as a Social Work Intern at Chicago Public Schools, managing student caseloads and crafting IEP goals. Additional experience includes providing support and counseling at Year Up, serving as a Community Advocate for the Girls Advocacy Project, and teaching dance to children. Julia holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.