Harlem 29

Deneen R. McReynolds is a Housing and Community Development professional with twenty years experience in Proposal Writing, Program Management and Administration. She's successfully written grants for the City of Orange, NJ, and coordinated the Revitalization and Stabilization of Orange's East Ward Neighborhood. Additionally, she wrote multiple press releases and speeches for the Mayor of Orange, and served as the Public Information officer in the late 90's. She was part of TONYA, Inc. proposal team that acquired federal, state & municipal contracts from HUD's Community Planning & Development Office. She is currently a Field Representative for the NJ Department of Community Affairs, administering programs to provide rental subsidies to low-income families and veterans. Deneen was born in Orange, NJ, attended Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA and attended the National Massage Therapy Institute in Falls Church, VA. She is a Certified Reiki Master and Massage Therapist. She currently resides in Somerset County, NJ. This is her first published nonfiction novel.