Deanna H.

About Deanna H.

Transforming Systems, Unlocking Potential. I am a nationally recognized strategist and…

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Justleadershipusa

   Jul 2018 — Present · New York, NY, US

   JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) is a leading national organization, dedicated to cutting the US correctional population. JLUSA empowers people most affected by incarceration to drive policy reform. As President/CEO I set strategic direction to build a National movement that relies on:Collective LEADERSHIP with a Collective VOICE through Collective POWER for Collective IMPACT.ORGANIZATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTSAssumed responsibility of a young non profit (3 yrs) in the middle of stage 2 (Growth) of non profit life cycles. Creatively finalized stage 2 and transitioned into stage 3 (peak performance) while preparing for stage 4 (sustainability) within first 15 months.Built internal infrastructure of organization to support a sustainability plan Raised 2.5 million of new non existing revenue in first 12 monthsMaintained the momentum created by the founder of the NYC Close Riker\'s campaign by creating a successful inside/out strategy which overwhelmingly passed City Council 36-14.Strategically lead a team of directly impacted leaders through the achievement of Bail and Discovery Reform in New York State, passage of the local Ban the Box in South Carolina and collaborated with local LA grass root organizations to stop the construction of a jail expansionCoordinated, designed and hosted the historical \"Presidential Town Hall\" at Eastern State Prison

Education

• The Chatfield Edge

  Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  2003 — 2005

• University of Cincinnati

  Master of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice and Corrections

  2008 — 2009

• Mount St. Joseph University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Work

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Fundraising
• Conflict Resolution
• Child Development
• Non-Profits
• Public Administration
• Organizational Development
• Access
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Management
• Leadership Development
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Proposal Writing
• Workshop Facilitation
• Profit
• Public Speaking
• Crisis Intervention
• Policy
• Treatment
• Contract Management
• Customer Service
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Group Therapy
• Social Services
• Case Managment
• Grants
• Coaching
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Event Planning
• Program Management
• System Administration
• Interventions
• Workforce Development
• Case Management
• Networking
• Strategic Planning