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.