Deborah Heffner

Strategic Partnerships Director at Community Advocates, Inc.

Deborah Heffner has a diverse and extensive work experience in the non-profit sector. Deborah most recently worked as the Strategic Partnerships Director at Community Advocates, Inc. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Development and Partnerships at the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Deborah also held various roles at Community Advocates, Inc., including Housing Strategy Director, Grants Manager, and Community Health Coordinator. Deborah has experience in fundraising, grants management, and building relationships with community partners and funders. Earlier in their career, Deborah worked as the Associate Director of Evaluation Systems at the Center For Self-Sufficiency and as an Independent Consultant specializing in non-profit project management and fundraising/development. Deborah began their career at Rosalie Manor Community & Family Services, where they served as a Youth Development/Coalition Manager and a Life Skills Educator.

Deborah Heffner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Educational Policy & Community Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May 2001. Deborah attended the university from 1996 to 2001. In addition, they have a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Educational Policy and Community Studies from the same university. Deborah also possesses a certification in Family Mediation from the UW Professional & Continuing Education, although the specific month and year of attainment are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Strategic Partnerships Director

    September, 2023 - present

  • Housing Strategy Director Healthy Housing Initiative

    January, 2020

  • Grants Manager

    November, 2016

  • Community Health Coordinator Community Advocates Inc Public Policy Institute

    May, 2015