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

4 Ways to Maintain the Safety and Dignity of LGBTQ+ Youth

How do we maintain the safety and dignity of LGBTQ+ youth through their mandated contact with city systems—schools, foster care, and juvenile justice? Our Youth Justice Board is seeking to answer that question.

Meet Our Changemakers – Hailey and Jennelle

We're proud of the work we do at the Center for Court Innovation and especially proud of our staff. As we mark our 25th anniversary, we're introducing you to 25 people on our team who help us pursue justice and equity, and create safe, healthy, and thriving communities.

Changemakers in Action: Jennelle Ramdeen

As program associate of the Youth Justice Board, Jennelle Ramdeen helps young people acquire skills to research and make recommendations about public policy issues that affect their lives. She teaches participants “how to think critically, make connections, [and] have the tools to analyze and be responsible researchers."

Restorative Justice in Schools: Supporting the Emotional Health of Students

Strong relationships create safer and healthier school environments—for both students and educators.