Deanna Wilken, MA

Deanna Wilken is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Sociology and has an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Nottingham. With over 15 years’ experience in leadership, operations, program management, communications, and development, Deanna has utilized her expertise to lead organizations and staff from diverse backgrounds. Her research interests surround global human trafficking, refugees and forced migration, genocide, climate change, and mental health. Currently, Deanna runs the day-to-day operations of Human Rights Research Center, co-leads Unruled Masses, and serves as the Co-Chair on Amnesty International USA's Nominating Committee.