Dion-Jay Brookter, MBA

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DISC Type : dc

Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board Committee Member at San Francisco Sheriff's Office

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Dion-Jay Brookter is the Chief Executive Officer of Young Community Developers (YCD), a nonprofit focused on workforce development and employment for underserved residents in San Francisco. He holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and is described as a "dynamic" and "deeply committed leader" with extensive experience in nonprofit management and public service.

He is a lifelong San Franciscan dedicated to community organizing and advocacy. His work consistently centers on creating opportunities and support systems for residents, particularly in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood where his organization is based.

He has the unique distinction of serving on both the San Francisco Police Commission and the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Upfront

Demanding

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Community Development
Leads an organization providing education, training, and job placement services to over 1, 500 underserved San Francisco residents annually.
Public Safety Reform
Has direct oversight experience as a member of both the San Francisco Police Commission and the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board.
Workforce Development
His work at YCD directly addresses barriers to employment by creating job pathways and training programs for community members.

Media Appearances

Dion-Jay Brookter – Young Community Developers Leadership Page. Featured in YCD Jobs (ycdjobs.org)

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Work History

2022 - 3-2025
Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board Committee Member at San Francisco Sheriff's Office
1-2019
Chief Executive Officer at Young Community Developers
9-2018 - 10-2021
San Francisco Police Commissioner at City & County of San Francisco - Police Department (SFPD)
5-2016 - 9-2018
Executive Director at Southeast Community Facility Commission
12-2010 - 5-2016
Deputy Director at Young Community Developers Inc.

Education

2008 - 2009
MBA from University of Phoenix
2014 - 2015
Nonprofit Management/Leadership from Golden Gate University

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Insights For Selling To Dion-Jay

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dion-Jay is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dion-Jay

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dion-Jay move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Dion-Jay take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Dion-Jay

Personality Compatibility


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