Deondra J. Edwards

Deondra J. Edwards, M.F.A., currently serves as the Teen Unit Director at the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County, where responsibilities include teen recruitment and program coordination for members aged 13 and older. With a diverse background in filmmaking, Deondra has been a freelance filmmaker since 2013 and has held roles such as Social Media Manager and Director for the multi-award-winning short film, #JustBlack. Previous positions include Program Coordinator at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis and various roles in youth development and event photography. Deondra holds a Master’s degree in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Virginia State University.