Dr. Wendy Mahoney

Dr. Wendy Mahoney has over 30 years of experience in the non-profit and social service fields. She has held leadership positions such as the Principal Consultant for Divine Strategies, LLC, Executive Director for Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Executive Director for Mississippi Families as Allies for Children’s Mental Health, and Executive Director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Mississippi. Dr. Mahoney’s vast array of experiences and success come from her years of non-profit management; program development; grant writing; direct service; school administration; community leadership and development; cultural responsiveness consulting; and personal and professional development trainings. She has served on numerous boards but currently serves as Vice Chair for the National Network to End Domestic Violence Board of Directors.

She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Tougaloo College, Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and 6th year certificate in Education Administration both from Minnesota State University-Mankato. She received a Doctor of Theology from Grace Through Faith School of Ministry. She is also pursuing a doctorate degree in Public Policy and Administration from Jackson State University.

Currently, she works with a few Black executive directors to support and mentor them. She has also conducted trainings on conflict and trust management, cultural responsiveness, mental health, supporting leaders of color and building resiliency.