Deja Taylor

Evaluation Strategist & Researcher 

“Without black youth and their advocates being willing and able to tell their stories, communicate their perspectives, and detail a political agenda that addresses their wants and desires, we are left with silent black bodies of these vulnerable and marginalized young people being deployed to support the very rhetoric that seeks to criminalize, victimize, pathologize, and quarantine them.” - Cathy J. Cohen 

Deja Taylor is a lifelong promoter of peace and a relentless advocate for improving the quality of life for all marginalized groups. With calculated success in program development and coordination in the non-profit sector Deja is passionate about creating safe spaces for BIPOC to thrive in. After earning her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Criminal Justice at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI Deja would spend several years investing in the liberation of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking through trauma informed lens. 

Deja is passionate about community-based development and engagement. She proudly resides in her hometown of Milwaukee, WI. Deja has experience using evaluative thinking with a broad range of stakeholders with an intentional focus on parents and families. She has created opportunities for learning through evaluation activities for stakeholders at all phases of project implementation.

deja@ubunturesearch.com | 414-563-7907