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Deborah Dennis, M.A.
Vice President for Technical Assistance
As Vice President for Technical Assistance, Ms. Dennis has conducted research and provided technical assistance on Federal, state, and local homelessness policy and practice for many years. She is the project manager on PRA projects related to homelessness and housing and has written extensively on the housing and support service needs of persons who are homeless, particularly those who have behavioral health disorders. Over the last several years, she has developed a variety of training and technical materials for SAMHSA and other entities related to enhancing access to SSI and SSDI for people who are homeless, including the Stepping Stones to Recovery Participant and Trainer Guides. She is the national project director for the SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) Technical Assistance and Training Center. She holds a masters degree in sociology from Brandeis University. Prior to coming to PRA, she was a research scientist for the New York State Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene.
