Julie Novas

Rev. Julie Novas, Esq., LMSW is an Ordained Interfaith Minister, Adjunct Professor at the Silberman School of Social Work (Hunter College), and Mental Health Coordinator for the HOTT program at Callen Lorde Community Health Center. She holds degrees from NYU (BS, cum laude), SUNY Stony Brook (MSW), and CUNY School of Law (JD). Her work focuses on intersectionality of race, class, gender, and oppression, employing holistic, legal, and social organizing approaches for justice and social change.

• Education:
• BS (NYU), MSW (SUNY Stony Brook, top of class), JD (CUNY)

Research emphasizes systemic inequities and empowerment across local and global contexts, with fieldwork in NYC, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Thailand, and El Salvador. She is developing a private clinical, legal, and consulting practice.

Recognized nationally with the 2014 NASW-NYC Emerging Leaders Award for social justice contributions.

Professional roles include legal advocacy at the Bronx Defenders and program design expertise. Collaborates on micro-to-macro interventions for vulnerable populations.