She earned her Early Childhood diploma from Northeast Iowa Community College and continues to grow her skills through ongoing learning in the classroom.
Deja is deeply committed to supporting children’s development and finds joy in the impact she can make each day. As she shares, “Working with children brings me so much joy knowing that I can make an impact on their learning and growth.”
Outside of work, Deja enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as with her beloved fur baby, Ora.
LEADERSHIP
Dawn Cogan
Executive Director
Amanda Avenarius
Associate Director
Amelia Foley
Director of Programs
Jenna Johnson
Assistant Director of Programs
DANIELLE WILLIS
Director of Early Childhood
Ashley Hinzmann
Assistant Director of Early Childhood
Kaitlin Schmidt
Director of Development & Operations
COORDINATORS
Abby Lawrence
Office Coordinator
ALLYSON AVENARIUS
Development Coordinator
Dakota Dix
Program Coordinator
Matt McCarthy
Program Coordinator
Jen Gesie
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Grace Jackson
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Deja Young
Early Childhood Lead Classroom Coordinator
Lilly Connolly
Early Childhood Classroom Coordinator
Special Projects
Andy Draus
Special Project Support
Unless noted, photos ©Robin Hoerner of RH Photography. Used with permission.