Doris I. Mangrum is a nationally recognized authority on matters concerning the incarcerated, the formerly incarcerated, veterans, the pangs of separation,
reunification and its collateral impact on families, children and communities. Her conference seminars and motivational speaking expertise are well received throughout the country.
For over twenty-two years, she managed an award-winning family, relationship and life skills program inside the fifth largest correctional facility in the country. The program is one of the longest running of its type.
Her numerous accomplishments include: founder of Saidiana Productions, CEO of Saidiana Works, Inc., and Executive Producer of STAINS: Changing Lives After Incarceration, her award-winning documentary. Doris is a separation and reunification author of several books including After the Bungy Jump . . . There’s Still a Lot of Jerking Goin’ On and A Soiled Identity: From Triumph to Tragedy and Back Again. Her Saidiana FUSE book series includes REENTRY SUCCESSFUL: Surviving it to the Better End, Children of the Incarcerated: Who Will Hear Their Voices, 101 Ways to Help the Incarcerated/ Formerly Incarcerated, and A Guide for Families Dealing with Separation. She has helped design prison ministry programs for faith-based organizations. She is an international editorial columnist; her articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines in California, Texas, Minnesota and Nigeria.
In 2014, Doris was named the first Community Hero by KPFA 94.1 First Voices program. In the book, Beyond Stereotypes in Black and White, written by Dr. Henrie Treadwell, Research Professor, Morehouse School of Medicine, Doris is highlighted as one of the Heroes and Leaders in her field. Her community and fieldwork dealing with the collateral impact of incarceration have been shadowed and reviewed by the wife of the former Chief Secretary of the Treasure of Great Britain, British High Commissioner to South Africa and current member of the House of Lords to establish similar works in Great Britain. In 2014, United States Representative
from California’s 15th District, Congressman Eric Swalwell presented Doris with the American flag flown over the capitol building for her work with veterans and their families.
Doris is involved in numerous community organizations including the Bay Area Business Roundtable, NAACP, Powerful Women International-Connections, Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the National Association of Black Journalists, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Emma J. Clark Foundation.
Doris believes that communities must come together for fundamental change or prepare to accept the harm that will be done to the quality of all lives when we refuse to help those who need our support. She firmly believes that working together we can do anything . . . but fail. She is committed to being a part of that context shift.
2014 - Appointed Chair, Dr. Emma J. Clark Foundation, Inc. - a charitable non-profit organization - California
2014- Selected Community Hero - KPFA 94.1 FM - First Voices Program - Berkeley, CA
2014- presented the U.S. flag from California Congressman - Eric Swalwell for work with veterans and their families
2013 - Named hero and leader in field in book, "Stereotypes in Black and White" - by Dr. Henrie Treadwell- Research Professor Morehouse School of Medicine
2012 - Documentary - "STAINS: Changing Lives After Incarceration" awarded Honorable Mention - Best Documentary - The People's Film Festival - New York
Owner|
Saidiana FUSE Publishing
From January 2011 to Current • 15 year(s)
Owned and operated publishing company specializing in reentry and family support materials.
President|
Saidiana Works, Inc.
From January 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Led corporate operations and strategic initiatives.
Founder/CEO|
Saidiana Productions
From January 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Founded and lead production company focused on social issues and community awareness.
Community Relations Manager; Program Supervisor; Mentoring Program Development and Oversight; Administrator; Recruiter/Trainer, Foster Care Home Certification; Social Worker/Advocate|
Family Support Services of the Bay Area
From January 1995 to January 2012 • 17 year(s)
Managed community relations, supervised programs, developed mentoring initiatives, administered family center operations, recruited and trained foster care homes, provided social work and advocacy services for family preservation and kinship.
Teaching and Loving Kids Instructor|
Alameda County Sheriff's Office – Santa Rita Correctional Facility
From January 1989 to January 2011 • 22 year(s)
Taught parenting programs to incarcerated individuals.
Adjunct Instructor – Program Manager – Collaborative|
Las Positas College
From January 1989 to January 2011 • 22 year(s)
Provided instruction and managed collaborative programs.
Director, Teacher, Assistant|
Various Child Care Programs
From January 1983 to January 1991 • 8 year(s)
Provided leadership, teaching, and support services in multiple childcare settings.
Founding Director|
Agapeland Christian Childcare Center
From January 1987 to January 1987 • 0 year(s)
Developed program from concept to implementation, now serves K-6th grade students.
Marketing Information Manager|
AT&T
From January 1982 to January 1984 • 2 year(s)
Managed marketing information and related business operations.
Business Marketing Specialist, Directory Close Specialist|
Pacific Bell
From January 1978 to January 1982 • 4 year(s)
Specialized in business marketing and directory services.
Loss Control Manager|
International Telephone and Telegraph (Hartford Insurance)
From January 1974 to January 1978 • 4 year(s)
Managed loss control operations and risk management.
Teacher|
Savannah Public Schools
From January 1973 to January 1974 • 1 year(s)
Taught students in public school system.
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