Director of Development with the Great North Innocence Project, Deandra Bieneman leads the Project's donor and volunteer relations and fundraising efforts. She brings to this role a passion for justice and experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, and volunteer and community outreach. Deandra is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and earned a bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She previously held roles with Minnesota non-profit organizations including Open Arms of Minnesota, Twin Cities Food Justice, The Link, and Free Arts Minnesota.