Deqa Essa

Cfo/vice President Of Administration at Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

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.

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Minneapolis, United States

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Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

Beacon’s vision is that all people have a home. We are a collaborative of Twin Cities area congregations united in action to create homes and advance equitable housing. By leveraging our collective power, we develop affordable homes, shelter families, and work to impact housing policy. Our focus is on families, seniors, young adults and others who are very low income, and those who are experiencing homelessness.


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