Staff of the Jefferson Educational Society

Dea Woodward is an Erie native who joined the Jefferson Educational Society in March 2019 as the part-time Bookkeeper. She graduated from East High School in 1989 in the top ten of her class. She went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in General Business in 1993. In April 2013, she obtained her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix online while working fulltime. Dea has over 20 years of experience in Finance and Human Resources in both profit and nonprofit organizations. She is a member of the Victory Christian Center of Erie, Inc., where she is a member of The Bishop’s Council team. She is also the Director of Finance for the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Academy School of Finance. Dea resides in the City of Erie with her two children, Antwonette and William. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and singing.