Deidra Dain

Deidra Dain is a management and organization development consultant who currently serves as the Senior Advisor for Programs & Partnerships at The Steve Fund, a position she has held since October 2015.1 With over 9 years of experience in this role, Dain provides thought leadership and contributes to the organization's mission of supporting mental health initiatives.

Professional Background

Dain's expertise lies in the field of mental health, particularly focusing on stress and anxiety management for college students. She has co-authored articles on this topic, demonstrating her commitment to addressing mental health challenges in higher education.2

Contributions to The Steve Fund

The Steve Fund is an organization dedicated to promoting mental health support for young people, with a particular emphasis on students of color. As a senior advisor, Dain plays a crucial role in:

1. Developing programs and partnerships
2. Providing thought leadership
3. Advocating for mental health resource inclusivity in universities4

Expertise

Dain's work involves:

• Mental Health Framework: She has been involved in presenting the Equity in Mental Health Framework, which aims to improve mental health support systems.5
• Stress Management: Dain contributes to resources and guidance on handling stress and anxiety for college students.2
• Organizational Development: Her background in management and organizational development consulting informs her approach to improving mental health support structures.1

Based in Winchester, Virginia, Deidra Dain continues to be an influential figure in The Steve Fund's efforts to address mental health challenges among young people, particularly in academic settings.3