Julia Mazzarella

Julia Mazzarella serves as Assistant Professor of Counselor Education within the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey's School of Education. Her academic home resides in the Education Building where she teaches graduate-level counseling courses and contributes to the institution's CACREP-accredited programs.

Her educational trajectory includes:

• Ph.D. in Education Counselor of Education, Montclair State University (2018)
• M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Montclair State University (2003)
• M.A. in Counseling, William Paterson College (1983)
• B.A. in Psychology and Elementary Education, University of Denver (1971)

Mazzarella's scholarly work centers on ethical decision-making frameworks in counseling practice, with significant contributions to bullying prevention across educational and workplace contexts. Her research uniquely addresses career counseling for aging populations and underrepresented groups, particularly examining retirement transitions and LGBTQ-affirmative practices. She bridges theory and application through investigations of adult bullying dynamics in schools and cyberbullying interventions, consistently emphasizing practical implementation for practicing counselors.

Analysis of her 15 publications (2010-2017) reveals three dominant thematic clusters: ethical reasoning in professional practice (33%), bullying prevention across multiple contexts (40%), and career counseling for non-traditional populations (27%). Her work demonstrates consistent collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and prioritizes actionable strategies for school and clinical settings, frequently presented at national conferences including ACA and ACES.

Mazzarella actively mentors graduate students through practicum supervision and internship seminars, preparing future counselors for New Jersey certification requirements. Her teaching portfolio spans foundational coursework like Introduction to Counseling through specialized topics including Ethical/Legal Issues and Marriage/Family Counseling. While specific grant funding isn't documented in available materials, her extensive conference presentations indicate robust professional engagement.