Julie Ubinas
Walden
Summary
Mission-driven Human Services and Operations Leader with experience in nonprofit finance, negotiation, government contract management, and community program administration. Proven success overseeing budgets, developing and forecasting program financials, ensuring contract compliance, and collaborating cross-functionally with finance and program teams. Adept at preparing grant claims, managing receivables, and leading fiscal reporting across diverse portfolios. High-achieving Regional Supervisor well-versed in succeeding in challenging settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish; comfortable with public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Lower Hudson Valley Regional Supervisor, Immigrant & Refugee Services
Catholic Charities Community Services
Poughkeepsie
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee legal service delivery under multiple ONA contracts in the Hudson Valley.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of regional staff.
- Coordinate with executive leadership, stakeholders, and elected officials to enhance immigrant services.
- Key Impact: Co-founded the Lower Hudson Valley Immigration Coalition to strengthen regional advocacy and support.
Orange County Regional Supervisor
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster
Newburgh
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed budgets and contract compliance for HUD, FEMA, and private funding streams.
- Secured new funding by researching RFPs and writing grant proposals.
- Managed financial assistance applications, ensuring proper approvals while mindful of budgetary constraints.
- Key Impact: Developed and launched a multi-site food and diaper distribution program at three locations in Orange County.
Health Home & Waiver Services Supervisor
St. Dominic’s Family Services
Blauvelt
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supervised 24+ staff and partner agency contracts across Health Home and Waiver Services programs.
- Led budget planning, financial forecasting, and reconciliation of Medicaid billing in accordance with NYS DOH regulations.
- Key Impact: Expanded Health Home program coverage into Rockland, Westchester, and Orange Counties.
Health Home Program Coordinator
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
Newburgh
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Trained new hires and existing staff on policies, procedures, documentation standards, and client engagement strategies.
- Tracked and reported on productivity metrics related to DSRIP and Health Homes.
- Reconciled billing discrepancies by coordinating with program staff, finance department and third-party entities.
- Key Impact: Created and implemented internal financial tracking systems that improved audit readiness.
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) -
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Community & Human Services
Empire State College
01.2010
Skills
- Program and contract budgeting
- Financial Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Data analysis
- Negotiation
- Public speaking
Certification
- Certification in Immigration Law Overview – Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), 2024
- Notary Public- State of New York- Commissioned June 2024
Volunteer Experience
- United Way, Grant Reviewer
- Rural Migrant Ministry, Board Chair
- Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Comfort Children Ministries, Volunteer
- NY Immigration Coalition & Solidarity Table, Contributor
- Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI), Partner
Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement
• Grant Reviewer, United Way
• Board Chair, Rural Migrant Ministry
• Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Comfort Children Ministries
• Contributor, NY Immigration Coalition & Solidarity Table
• Former Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) Partner
Timeline
Lower Hudson Valley Regional Supervisor, Immigrant & Refugee Services
Catholic Charities Community Services
01.2023 - Current
Orange County Regional Supervisor
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster
01.2019 - 01.2023
Health Home & Waiver Services Supervisor
St. Dominic’s Family Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Health Home Program Coordinator
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Public Administration (MPA) -
Marist College
Bachelor of Science - Community & Human Services
Empire State College
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