Dejanee Miller joined the Institute of Politics in June 2022. Originally from Boston, Dejanee graduated from St. John’s University in May 2022 with a degree in criminal justice. Prior to joining Harvard Kennedy School, Dejanee interned with the New York Civil Liberties Union and New York State Department of Probation. She has also been involved with non-profit organizations assisting with prison reform and the fight to gain exoneration for those who were wrongfully convicted. In her role as coordinator of the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, Dejanee assists in the planning and execution of Forums at the IOP.