DEANNA NICHOLS-STIKA

Deanna Nichols-Stika is the Executive Director of Wayne County Children Services Board. Wayne County Children Services, in partnership with the community, exists to protect abused and neglected children and to strengthen, preserve, and empower families. Deanna has worked in the government and not-for-profit sectors throughout her 25+ year social service career. Her areas of passion are her faith, family, and community. Her professional focus lies in child abuse, domestic violence, non-profit fundraising, and

leadership development. She believes self-reflection and continued learning are hallmarks of discerning God’s path for us.


Deanna and her husband, John live just outside Creston, Ohio. They are both Kansas natives and big K-State fans. They have three adult sons, Tavis, Gavin, and Maccoy. Fun fact about Deanna, she loves anything with chocolate.

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