Mariah Dickinson

Mariah Dickinson is the Vice President of Site Operations at Defy Ventures, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce recidivism and create economic opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.13

Professional Experience

Mariah has a diverse background in consulting, program management, and education:

• She currently serves as the VP of Site Operations at Defy Ventures.13
• Prior to her current role, she held positions as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications at Defy Ventures.5
• Her previous experience includes consulting at Booz Allen Hamilton and program delivery and management at The Future Project.1
• She also has teaching experience with Teach for America.1

Education

Mariah holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from American University.12

Skills and Expertise

Her areas of expertise include:

• Communications
• Project management
• Systems creation and implementation1

Personal Philosophy

Mariah is inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr., believing that "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere".1 This quote aligns with Defy Ventures' mission to create opportunities for those who have been involved in the criminal justice system.

Recent Activities

Mariah recently represented Defy Ventures at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 (#CGI2024), where she joined a community of people and organizations working to make a difference in various social causes.4