Cheyanne Deopersaud

Cheyanne Deopersaud is a policy researcher, advocate, and emerging public-sector leader whose work focuses on housing, economic mobility, and expanding opportunities for young people. Most recently, she worked in the NYC Mayor’s Office on housing and tenant policy and conducted original policy research at Next100, a New York City-based think tank. Her research has examined systemic barriers facing young people transitioning out of foster care, including a multi-year qualitative and quantitative study of supportive housing conditions across New York City. Her research and advocacy have helped inform proposed New York City legislation and policy reforms aimed at improving housing access and outcomes for young people. Cheyanne has also helped develop legislative and policy proposals, advised government and nonprofit leaders, and brought young people’s perspectives into cross-sector decision-making. She currently serves as a Young Adult Co-Chair of the Pathway Gap Collaborative and is pursuing her Master of Public Administration at NYU Wagner, where she is concentrating in Management and Leadership.