Dejuane Rivers

Dejuane Rivers has several years of work experience in various roles. In 2008, they started working as a Teller at Cole Taylor - MB Financial Bank, where they maintained cash drawers and conducted audits. Dejuane then joined BMO Harris Bank in 2010 as a Service Representative, responsible for managing cash vaults and performing audits.

In 2011, Dejuane began working at Chicago State University as an Administrative Assistant, handling clerical tasks and maintaining confidential records. Dejuane then worked at Hektoen Institute, LLC, starting in 2013. At Hektoen Institute, they held two roles. As a Certified Medical Case Manager from 2014 to 2018, they conducted intake assessments, developed service plans, and ensured client compliance. Prior to that, from 2013 to 2014, they served as a Community Outreach Specialist, re-engaging patients and identifying barriers to care.

From 2018 to 2021, Dejuane worked at Near North Health Service Corporation as an Early Intervention Services Program Manager, overseeing the program's operations. Currently, they are employed at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago as a Ryan White Care Coordination Manager, a role they started in 2021.

Dejuane Rivers has a diverse education history. In 2003, they began their undergraduate studies at Dillard University, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in African-American/Black Studies. Dejuane continued their education at the University of Illinois Chicago from 2005 to 2008, earning a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. After a brief break, they enrolled in National Louis University in 2018 and completed their Master of Arts degree in Community Psychology in 2019. Currently, Dejuane is attending Northcentral University, where they are expected to complete their Doctor of Psychology degree in the field of Psychology in 2024.