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

Working Together to End Gun Violence

Gun violence is up in cities across the U.S., but by working side-by-side with communities, we can stop it.

Herb Sturz, Influential Justice Reformer, Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Herb Sturz launched pivotal justice reforms in New York and beyond—we honor his leadership and enduring contributions to the transformation of government and justice.

Five Community Leaders on the Future of Justice

For 25 years, the Center for Court Innovation has invested in community-driven models for safety and justice.

How We Transform Justice Together

With your help, we put people and their individual needs at the forefront of justice. Here is a small sample of what your support has allowed us to do.