Judy Vaughan, CSJ (Counselor for Social Justice) is the Founding Director of Alexandria House, where she lives and works. Founded in 1996, Alexandria House is a transitional residence and neighborhood center for women and children in need. Judy has spent almost forty years in program development, administration, board collaboration and fund-raising for national and community-based organizations.
Judy has received many awards including recognition as a “Woman of Justice” by NETWORK, as an “Outstanding Founder” at the National Philanthropy Day, and as a “Woman of the Year” by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women. Both Alexandria House and Judy have received commendations from the City and County of Los Angeles.
Previously to her work in Los Angeles, Judy served as Project Coordinator for Women for Guatemala, a solidarity organization committed to raising awareness about human rights abuses in Guatemala and offering financial support for women’s efforts in Guatemala. In addition, Judy has served as a college educator in California, including being adjunct faculty in the Education Department at Mount St. Mary’s College. Throughout the years, Judy has co-facilitated over 100 “Multicultural Look at Racism” workshops throughout the United States.
Judy holds a Ph.D. in Religious Social Ethics from the University of Chicago (1982), an M.A. in Sociology from San Diego State University (1971) and a B.A. in Sociology (Magna Cum Laude) from Mount St. Mary’s College (1968).
Judy is a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Los Angeles and co-parents a twenty-six-year-old daughter. She identifies herself as an activist and is grateful daily for all the courageous and determined people in her life who have kept her faithful to the struggle for justice.
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