Deqa Essa

Deqa Essa is an accomplished finance and administration professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Executive Director at Awood Center since July 2024, Deqa also holds the position of CFO/Vice President of Administration at Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, a role commenced in May 2022. Prior experience includes Vice President of Finance and Administration at EMERGE Community Development from October 2018 to June 2022, and several positions at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity including Human Resources Director and Financial Controller. Deqa's career also features financial management as Financial Controller at CCP Family Services and accounting expertise as Accounting Manager at Storyboards Inc and DOUG APATOW AGENCY INC. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Holy Names University.