Derrick Stroud presents to his work having years of lived experience within the justice system. In his current position as Clinical Supervisor at a Community-based mental health clinic, he supports staff and provides services to those in need. In previous roles he supported system-impacted individuals and led the strategic planning and implementation of the Justice Initiatives’ youth programs development, anti-violence organizing, social work supportive services, and placemaking initiatives. During his time at The Justice Center, he worked with the Project Director to build and maintain relationships with city agencies, local service providers and program partners, including law enforcement, faith leaders, stakeholders and community-based organizations, to identify neighborhood resources and troubleshoot issues. Derrick previously served as the Director for Exodus Transitional Community’s Brooklyn Supervised Release Program and as a Trauma Therapist for Exodus Transitional Community’s Center for Trauma Innovation. Derrick received his Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Bard College, his Master of Social Work from Hunter College in 2019, and his Doctor of Social Work from Long Island University in 2024.