Derrick Harkins

Director, Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Derrick Harkins is a highly skilled professional, excelling in Nonprofit Management, National political campaign strategy, Intergovernmental Relations, Public Programs, and Constituency Development.

He has a strong background in fundraising and development, with significant experience as a Senior Vice President for Public Programming in higher education.

Derrick Harkins holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Union Theological Seminary, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Broadcasting and Film from Boston University, and a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary.

His career includes key roles such as Director at the Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, National Director Of Interfaith Outreach at the Democratic National Committee, Chair Of the Board Of Directors at Odyssey Impact, Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary production The Rape of Recy Taylor, Senior Vice President Public Programming at Union Theological Seminary, National Director of Faith and African American Engagement at Enroll America, National Director for Faith Outreach at the Democratic National Committee, and Senior Minister at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church.