Deme Hill

Principal Consultant, Housing and Homelessness Advocates for Human Potential

Capacity Building Network Member

Dr. Hill is long-term advocate to the government and social service system and has served our American communities for more than 30 years with expertise in housing, homelessness, criminal justice, domestic violence, and child welfare. Completing more than 15 years of education, she holds an AS in healthcare, BS in business management, MA in public relations, and a doctorate in public administration from California Baptist University.

Dr. Hill has managed and/or facilitated government programs funded by The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; Department of Labor; Department of Justice; Department of Health & Human Services; Department of Agriculture; Department of Education; California Department(s) of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Department of Social Services, Department of Medical Services, and County Department(s) of Mental Health, Homeless Services and Public Health.

Dr. Hill is an experienced supervisor and manager, overseeing governmental programs, special projects, finance, accounting, budgets, contracts and sub-contractors in multiple cities and states. She is a former State appointed Juvenile Justice Commissioner and served on the San Diego Reentry Roundtable for many years in various capacities including Chair, Vice Chair and Undersecretary. 

Dr. Hill has developed and maintained partnerships with over 300 agencies throughout California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Michigan. Her programs have received local awards, national awards, and international recognition; she is duly known as a dedicated, charismatic, and reputable community leader.