Dee Mandiyan - Center for Justice Innovation

Dee Mandiyan (they/them) has been the Senior Program Manager of the Youth Justice Board since 2018. They oversee curriculum development and implementation, partnership building, communications, and Board-led research. At the Center for Court Innovation, Dee is currently a chair of the LGBTQ Working Group, which seeks to improve the Center’s practices and relationships with LGBTQ-identifying clients and employees.

Dee earned their BA in Psychology and English from Amherst College in 2010 and their MA in Human Development and Social Intervention from New York University in 2016. Before joining the Center for Court Innovation, Dee researched the impacts of gender-specific interventions in the juvenile justice system. They also have experience running an LGBTQ student center within the CUNY system, teaching SAT/PSAT prep, and planning events for non-profits.

Dee's Updates

Defining Safety and Investing in Public Housing

Activating Safe Housing in Communities

Changemakers in Action: Geri Neglia

After more than 20 years working in investment banking, Geri Neglia viewed the retirement of her former boss as a chance to try something new. Hoping to work closer to home she applied for the position of office manager at the Staten Island Justice Center. Read how she is making change.

Eviction Moratorium Expires on Jan. 15

The eviction moratorium is about to expire. Secure housing is a foundation of thriving communities.

A New Year, Full of Gratitude for You

Thank you for all you’ve done to support the Center for Court Innovation! At a time when change is possible, your donations help reduce the jail population while keeping communities safe.