Deva Cherukury

Background

About Deva Cherukury

Deva has worked in the disability and mental health field for more than 15 years in various capacities. Over the past seven years, she has worked for a non-profit organization that provides essential services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In May 2016, she first joined the senior leadership after receiving a promotion to become the Director of Behavioral Supports. In this role, she supervised all aspects of program operations for adults with behavioral needs and coexisting developmental disabilities and lobbied state legislatures for additional resources and support. By November 2017, she transitioned to the Director of Quality Advancement and ensured policy, regulatory, and legal compliance. Since July 2020, she has been serving as the Director of Communication and Development and leverages her programmatic knowledge to foster partnerships with external stakeholders and diversify funding streams through financial grants and donor engagement. Her contributions have resulted in major organizational achievements, including a Maryland Standards of Excellence Accreditation, Maryland Office of Health Care Quality licensure renewal, fundraising successes and innovative strategic planning. Deva strongly believes that fostering relationships and connections are key to understanding and working with anyone, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her extensive senior leadership experience has equipped me with the skills and abilities needed to excel in any role.