Julia Manna, MSW, LMSW, OSW-C
Children’s Program Coordinator
Julia is the Children’s Program Coordinator at CancerCare, providing individual counseling to patients, caregivers, and those who have a lost a loved one to cancer. Julia is a licensed social worker in both New York and New Jersey.
Julia shares, “From a young age, I have always been motivated to help those around me improve their physical, mental, and emotional health. Not only does this position provide me with the opportunity to be a part of an individual’s cancer journey, but it allows me to help them navigate through an extremely difficult time. I am incredibly grateful to be working as an oncology social worker at CancerCare and am continuously amazed by the strength, resilience and vulnerability I see every day.”
Fun fact: “My favorite food to eat is sushi!”
Additional Training and Certification:
- Oncology Social Work Certification, February 2025
- Specialization in Health Social Work – Rutgers University
Awards and Boards:
- Active Member of APOSW
- Rutgers University Dean’s List, Summa Cum Laude – 2022
- Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars – 2021
Presentations and Publications:
- “Don’t Forget About Me: Using Survivorship Care Plans to Enhance Quality of Life for Adolescents Post-Cancer Treatment,” Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Work Presentation (2024)
- “The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion, Gratitude, and Kindness in Cancer,” Oncology Nursing News (December 2023)