Deirdre O'Connor

Deirdre O'Connor has a extensive and diverse work experience. Deirdre worked at Evident Change from 2004 to the present as the Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives, where they provided leadership in strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and program improvements for social service programs. Deirdre also directed projects such as the Data 4 Equity program and the Pay for Success initiative. Prior to that, they worked at the State of Alaska, Division of Children and Family Services from 1997 to 2003, where they served as the Deputy Director and Southeast Regional Manager. Deirdre successfully expanded tribal child welfare programs and designed programming to support youth transitioning out of foster care. At Lawrence Hall Youth Services, they worked as the Clinical Director from 1996 to 1997.

Deirdre O'Connor obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Relations from UC San Diego in 1988. From 1990 to 1992, they pursued a Master's degree in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago. In October 2004, they obtained a certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from the State of Maryland.