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John Dere, PhD, PMP
Manager
John plays a significant role in high profile engagement with clients. He strengthens communities and organizations through research, planning, and project management.
John is a project manager who leads interactions with clients such as public sector agencies and major nonprofit organizations. He is a strategic and analytical member of the team with sharp technical and keen interpersonal skills. John has experience working in corporate, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. His past experience has given him an appreciation for the ways in which effective communication and organizational skills can be utilized to strengthen relationships and achieve client goals.
Experience
- Engaged in research design and strategy, qualitative research, quantitative research, data collection, and data analysis in NYC higher education settings
- Conducted field observations, research, interviews, focus groups, questionnaires, surveys, and stakeholder analysis in non-profit and faith-based settings
- PhD in Administration and Supervision from Fordham University
- ThM from Princeton Theological Seminary
- MDiv from Nyack College
- BA in Journalism and Media Studies from Rutgers University
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Outside of Public Works Partners
- Mentors youth and young adults in his local church
- Enjoys going to the gym and playing basketball with friends
- Loves strategizing ways to win Fantasy Football championships
John Dere, PhD, PMP
Manager
John plays a significant role in high profile engagement with clients. He strengthens communities and organizations through research, planning, and project management.
John is a project manager who leads interactions with clients such as public sector agencies and major nonprofit organizations. He is a strategic and analytical member of the team with sharp technical and keen interpersonal skills. John has experience working in corporate, non-profit, and faith-based organizations. His past experience has given him an appreciation for the ways in which effective communication and organizational skills can be utilized to strengthen relationships and achieve client goals.
Experience
- Engaged in research design and strategy, qualitative research, quantitative research, data collection, and data analysis in NYC higher education settings
- Conducted field observations, research, interviews, focus groups, questionnaires, surveys, and stakeholder analysis in non-profit and faith-based settings
- PhD in Administration and Supervision from Fordham University
- ThM from Princeton Theological Seminary
- MDiv from Nyack College
- BA in Journalism and Media Studies from Rutgers University
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Outside of Public Works Partners
- Mentors youth and young adults in his local church
- Enjoys going to the gym and playing basketball with friends
- Loves strategizing ways to win Fantasy Football championships
Areas of Work
Program Design
Project Management & Implementation
Team Capacity Building & Technical Assistance