Deanna Nichols-Stika brings over 30 years of experience in the social service sector, both in not-for-profit organizations and government roles. Her passions revolve around faith, family, and community engagement. Professionally, she focuses on leadership development, family violence prevention, and fundraising initiatives.
Deanna excels in servant leadership and is known for her strong interpersonal skills, relational listening, coaching abilities, strategic planning, and data analysis. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and continuous learning as key elements in discerning God's path for individuals and communities.
Deanna and her husband John live just outside Creston, Ohio. Both originally from Kansas, they are passionate Kansas State fans. They have three adult sons: Tavis (Kaley), Gavin (Natalie), and Maccoy (Jenna). A fun fact about Deanna is her love for anything chocolate!