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Deryk Clark

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Executive Director at Advent Group Ministries
📍 San Jose, California, United States

Deryk Clark is a mission-driven nonprofit executive with over 30 years of experience leading mental health and human services organizations in Santa Clara County. As Executive Director of Advent Group Ministries, he focuses on strategic vision, equity, and systems-level impact. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters degree from Notre Dame de Namur University.

Deeply committed to his community, Deryks work is centered on creating opportunities and support systems for youth and families. His career reflects a strong personal passion for advocacy and ensuring access to essential services like housing, mental health, and workforce development for vulnerable populations.

Unique fact: Beyond his executive role, Deryk serves on multiple Santa Clara County leadership councils and advisory committees, directly shaping policy for youth and families.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Jose, California, United States
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Priorities

Topics Deryk cares about

Community Mental Health
As Executive Director of a mental health organization, he is focused on expanding access to compassionate, high-quality care for individuals and families in his community.
Youth Advocacy
He has over three decades of experience strengthening programs for homeless, foster, and justice-involved youth across Santa Clara County, serving on multiple youth-focused committees.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Executive Director
Advent Group Ministries
10-2024 - 7-2025
Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy
Bill Wilson Center
3-2024 - 10-2024
Chief Program Officer – Housing, Foster Programs & Supportive Services
Bill Wilson Center
2017 - 3-2024
Division Director of Youth Development
Bill Wilson Center
2013 - 2017
Director of Youth Development Programs
Bill Wilson Center
In the press

Media appearances

Leadership Announcement – Advent Group Ministries (featuring Deryk Clark, Executive Director). Featured in Facebook
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TAClark4Ministries Podcast (hosted by Deryk Clark, Executive Director of Advent Group Ministries). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Notre Dame de Namur University
Master's Degree
Notre Dame de Namur University
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