Renita Francois

Renita Francois is a seasoned neighborhood safety and engagement strategist with a rich background in community partnerships and government collaboration.

With a blend of real-world experience and executive leadership, Renita is dedicated to fostering opportunity, well-being, racial equity, and justice in underserved communities.

She currently spearheads the NYC Mayor's Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety, a collaborative initiative focused on empowering residents and prioritizing community input in safety measures.

Renita Francois is known for her role in developing innovative models like NeighborhoodStat, which empowers residents to lead change and shape their safety needs.

Her academic pursuits include an MBA with Managerial Finance focus from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and a BA in American Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.

Renita has held various impactful roles such as Executive Director at MAP within the NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice and Deputy Director at the same institution, showcasing her leadership abilities.

She has also contributed her expertise to organizations like Management Leadership for Tomorrow as the Interim Manager for Program and Event Operations and DaVita as a Redwoods MBA Summer Associate, illustrating her dynamic skill set and adaptability in different professional settings.

Renita Francois's diverse work experience includes positions such as Resource Coordinator and Court Analyst at the New York State Unified Court System, as well as roles in housing and eligibility assessment, demonstrating her versatile background.

Her early career involved roles as a Housing Specialist at the Compton Local Housing Authority, an Eligibility Interviewer at HACLA, and an Online Marketing Specialist at Primedia, highlighting her breadth of experience across multiple sectors.