Lula Defersha is a social worker who attained her degree from Millersville University. She also has a degree in Political Science and minored in Marketing. She is experienced in the prevention field, has a social work background, program/project management skills, ability to work collaboratively with community-based organizations, and has passion for working in the community.

Previously, she was a social worker/ activity coordinator for a community rehabilitation program. In this role, she was involved in gathering groups of people together for a variety of purposes including community development, self advocacy, political organization, and policy change.