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Dr. Julie Burns is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Keuka College, where she is deeply committed to education and advocacy. She holds a Ph.D. from Union Institute and University, an M.S.W. from Nazareth College, and a B.S. from SUNY College at Buffalo. Over her 30-year career, she has focused on grassroots activism, particularly supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families through community organizing, planning, and civil disobedience initiatives.
Her professional interests span a range of critical areas including public policy reform, women's healthcare advocacy, reproductive justice, and human rights. She employs narrative inquiry and critical theories to bridge practical social work with theoretical frameworks. Burns emphasizes the transformative power of education, striving to equip future social workers with the skills to drive social change.
While specific grants or advising records are not detailed in the text, her extensive experience as an educator, counselor, and program developer underscores her dedication to both practice and mentorship. She has contributed to institutional initiatives such as the college’s online MSW program, highlighting its role in refining students’ skills and addressing licensure pathways. No lab or team affiliations are explicitly mentioned.
