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Programs that Drive the City: A Deep Dive Into Resources and Opportunities
SESSION INFO
Monday, August 25, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session Type: Workshop
Join us for an engaging and informative session presented in collaboration with the NYC Department of Probation’s (DOP) Program and Neon teams. This session is designed to highlight the wide range of supportive services, programs, and opportunities available to individuals under supervision, their families, and the broader community.
The session will also feature an overview of key partnerships and initiatives such as NeON (Neighborhood Opportunity Network), which provides local, community-driven programming in neighborhoods across NYC.
Participants will gain insight into how DOP goes beyond supervision to connect people to meaningful resources, including:
Educational and Employment Support; Youth and Adult Development Programs; Community-Based Resources; Mentorship Initiatives; Creative Arts, Sports, and Civic Engagement Projects.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Tiffany Bell
Citywide Director of NeON, NYC Department of Probation
Tiffany Bell earned her bachelor's degree from Hampton University and is currently working towards her master's degree at the Metropolitan College of New York. She serves as the Citywide Director of the Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON) within the New York City Department of Probation. In this capacity, Ms. Bell has effectively launched innovative programs across the seven NeON sites throughout the city, focusing on reducing recidivism, improving educational access, and creating employment opportunities for clients. Moreover, she is committed to various community-based initiatives. As an active participant in the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force (GVPTF), she works on targeted precincts to develop programs that encourage community engagement and mitigate gun violence. Within the NeON framework, Tiffany Bell supervises several initiatives, including NeON Arts and NeON Photography, among others. Additionally, she oversees the agency's Clothing Closet and Pantries, ensuring that clients have access to vital food and clothing resources.
Deldreana Peterkin
Director, NYC Department of Probation
Deldreana E. Peterkin is the Senior Director of Programs and Evaluation at the New York City Department of Probation, an agency committed to building stronger and safer communities by fostering change and expanding opportunities. In her role, she ensures that both juvenile and adult probation clients have access to meaningful training, mentorship, therapeutic services, and employment resources—tools essential for improving prosocial activities, employability and increasing earning potential.
As Senior Director, Ms. Peterkin has led the development and enhancement of workforce programs by creating accessible guides, implementing effective strategies, and facilitating workshops and trainings. Her efforts have significantly strengthened program delivery, resulting in a threefold increase in client referrals to employment-related services.
Ms. Peterkin is the recipient of the 2019 Isaac Lieberman Public Service Award. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Augustine’s University
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