Dr Deborah Mohammed Spigner

Dr. Deborah Mohammed Spigner has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Starting in 2009, they worked as the Executive Director at Common Cause New Jersey, where they developed communications and lobbying plans, organized grassroots efforts, and was involved in development and grant writing. In 2012, they joined the New Jersey State Parole Board as a Research Scientist, successfully securing over $2.5 million in federal grant funding for evidence-based reentry community programs. Dr Deborah also coordinated research and stakeholder teams for program implementation and evaluation. From 2018 to 2020, Dr. Spigner served as an Assistant Professor at Kean University, where they were also the Director of the Masters Public Administration program. Their responsibilities included devising and implementing online curriculum, as well as advising graduate students on academic and internship activities. In 2020, they became the Managing Director at Dynamic Management Services and Business Partners (DMS-BP), a strategic consulting firm. Their role involved overseeing the company's operations and providing strategic guidance. In 2021, Dr. Spigner held positions as a Program Analyst at both BCT Partners and N-Touch Strategies, where they utilized their analytical skills to support program management and implementation.

Dr. Deborah Mohammed Spigner holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Public Administration, which they obtained from Rutgers University - Newark. Dr Deborah pursued their doctoral studies from 2002 to 2008. Prior to that, they completed their Masters of Public Administration at Kean University, specializing in the same field of study. Their master's degree was earned between 1999 and 2001. In terms of additional certifications, Dr. Spigner has completed the "Blackboard Essential Training" program offered by LinkedIn, which they obtained in June 2019.