Julia Lebedeva
About Julia Lebedeva
Julia Lebedeva is a founding member of IWB Immigrant Women in Business in Toronto, specializing in community relations and partnerships. She has extensive experience as a court interpreter and has held various roles in employment counseling and social innovation.
Work at IWB Immigrant Women in Business
Julia Lebedeva serves as a founding member of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, focusing on community relations, government, and corporate partnerships. She has held this position since 2019 in Toronto, Ontario. In her role, she contributes to initiatives that support immigrant women entrepreneurs, helping them access resources and build networks. Julia is involved in developing platforms that provide professional consulting services and group benefits tailored for small businesses. Additionally, she plays a key role in organizing mentorship networks that connect experienced professionals with emerging entrepreneurs.
Current and Previous Employment Experience
Julia has extensive experience in various roles related to interpretation and counseling. She has worked as a court interpreter for the City of Toronto since 2010, specializing in South Court at Old City Hall. Prior to this, she served as a court interpreter at the Immigration and Refugee Board from 2018 to 2019. Julia also held positions as an employment counselor and labor market researcher with the City of Toronto, and as a social animator at the Centre for Social Innovation. Her diverse background includes roles in education and administration, contributing to her comprehensive skill set.
Education and Expertise
Julia Lebedeva has a robust educational background, holding a Master's Degree in Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision from Minsk State Linguistic University. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from York University. Julia has pursued various certifications and training, including a diploma in Work and Career Counseling from George Brown College and advanced training in legal services interpretation. Her studies in grant writing, Facebook advertising, and social media networking further enhance her expertise in community relations and business development.
Achievements in Community Development
Julia has actively contributed to community development through her work in creating tools and platforms that support women entrepreneurs. She developed a crowd investment platform aimed at helping women find social networks and funding opportunities. Additionally, she has been involved in creating grant search tools that assist individuals in locating funding opportunities. Her efforts also include enhancing accessibility for small business owners through the development of social platforms that offer remote services.
Professional Training and Certifications
Julia has completed various professional training programs that complement her career. She studied at the Ontario Network of Language Interpreter Services, achieving a certificate in advanced training for interpreters. Julia also completed a Train-the-Trainer certificate from LinkedIn, focusing on networking and connections via social media for job searches. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her participation in multiple training sessions related to grant writing and Facebook advertising, which support her roles in community relations and business development.