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About Julia Orlando Consulting
Believe It, Pursue It
Julia is a nationally recognized leader and professional speaker who speaks on a variety of topics for audiences big and small. It was always her dream to make a positive impact in the lives of others, and she is proud to make a living by inspiring, motivating and challenging people from all different backgrounds.
In 2016, Julia successfully steered the community-wide effort in Bergen County, New Jersey in response to First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden's Mayor's Challenge to end Veteran Homelessness. Bergen County was the first community in New Jersey to achieve this goal and in 2017, under her leadership, Bergen County was the first community in the nation to end chronic homelessness and currently sustain functional zero for over 3 years.
Julia is a passionate change agent in the effort to create Stigma Free communities and is a certified rehabilitation and disaster relief counselor.
Services
Educate, Engage & Inspire
Julia is a talented and skilled motivational consultant and coach who knows how to get leadership inspired and motivated for change. With a focus on facing tough challenges and developing meaningful collaborations, Julia can successfully lead your agency towards its goals and enhance community wide efforts.
Keynote Speaking
Julia provides a dynamic and inspiring presentation that dives into the needs of your audience. Packed with useful skills from working in the field, people gain a positive mindset and a desire to put their knowledge to action. Speaking topics include but are not limited to ending homelessness, mental health wellness, women's leadership and housing individuals with complex mental health, substance use disorders and criminal justice involvement.
Audience Testimonials
What Audiences Have to Say
Award Recognition, Board Experience and Appointments
Awards
2023 New Jersey Women of Achievement Award by the NJ State Federation of Women's Clubs of GFWC
2023 ROI Influencer: Women in Business
2022 ROI Influencer: Women in Business
2019 Holy Name Medical Center Larry Inserra Leadership and MS Advocacy Award
2019 Hometown Hero Award (Congressman Josh Gottheimer)
2017 Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen Award
2017 Bergen County YWCA Woman of Action Award
2016 Bergen County BAR Foundation Citizen Community Service Award
2016 SOSVETS Stakeholders Group Veteran Provider Distinguished Service Award
2016 NJ General Assembly Women’s History Month Resolution (Assemblywoman Valerie Huttle)
2016 Volunteer Center of Bergen County: Making it Home Award
2016 FLOTUS White House recognition for ending Veterans homelessness
2013 Care Plus NJ Foundation’s Courage Award in the field of Mental Health
2012 NAHRO - MARC Outstanding Achievement Award for Innovative Service Delivery
2012 NRO National Award of Merit for Program Innovation
Appointments and Board Activity
Chairman Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Board of Trustees: (2022-2024)
Bergen County Mental Health Working Group Executive Board (2022-present)
Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Overdose Fatality Review Team (OFRT) Committee Member (2021-present)
Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Mental Health Working Group Committee Member (2021-present)
Bergen County Aging Out and Youth Homelessness Task Force Chair (2017-present)
Steering Committee Member for County Wide (CIT) Crisis Intervention Training (2016-present)
Appointed Member Bergen County (HSAC) Human Services Advisory Council (2011-present)
New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness Advisory Board Member (2011-present))
Women United in Philanthropy (WUIP) Member of Giving Circle (2009-2020)
Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) to the Bergen County Mental Health Board (2011)
Habitat for Humanity Bergen County Board of Trustee Member (2013-2019)
Alliance Against Homelessness Advisory Board Member (2014-2016)
New Jersey Governor’s Homelessness Work Group Member (2015-2017)
New Jersey Governor’s Interagency Council to End Homelessness Task Force Member (2012-2014)
Member of the Northern New Jersey Disabilities Network (2010-2012)
Bergen County Work Force Investment Board (2010-2013)
Bergen County Sheriff’s Professional Advisory Committee (2009-2010)
Certifications and Credentialing
Ed.M Counseling Psychology Columbia University
MA Organizational Psychology Columbia University
BS Psychology Fordham University
CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor)
CIT (Crisis Intervention Team)
DRCC (Disaster Response Crisis Counselor Certification)
MHFA (Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification)
Safety Training NYSOMH
Undoing Racism
HCR-20 Risk Assessment Certificate
Press Coverage
Articles and Profiles