Deanna Ikhinmwin | President
Deanna V. Ikhinmwin has dedicated fifty (50) years to providing exceptional leadership at various colleges and universities across the United States. She has held numerous faculty and administrative positions. As the Director of Community Service at Morgan State University for the last thirty (30) years, Ms. Ikhinmwin has systematically identified the needs and interests of the surrounding community. This has resulted in the creation of over fifteen (15) innovative tutoring, mentoring, and cultural programs for youth in the metropolitan Baltimore City area, attending elementary, middle, and high schools.
Her ability to effectively articulate the mission and vision of the different programs created by the Office of Community Service is evident in the proposals she presented to private, non-profit, and government agencies. As a result of these proposals addressing a variety of problems faced by at-risk youth, Mrs. Ikhinmwin has received funding from ten (10) city, state, and private organizations.
Ms. Ikhinmwin has also served on the boards of various civic and charitable organizations, participated as a keynote speaker in various forums, and received numerous recognitions for her contributions to civic causes and humanity.
Following her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree from Howard University in Washington D.C., Mrs. Ikhinmwin invested considerable time and energy in creating innovative, educational, social, cultural, and environmental activities. These initiatives have contributed to the growth and development of university students, faculty, staff, and the community. Notably, she has successfully combined university student skills, interests, and abilities to address the problems of juvenile delinquent at-risk adolescents, youth in foster care, and young adults in need of remedial education.
Ms. Ikhinmwin firmly believes that providing substantial opportunities for youth to realize their academic potential, engage in outstanding leadership activities, and interact with successful achievers will enable them to make important contributions to society.