Dr. Renita D. Lewis brings nearly thirty years of distinguished leadership experience in child welfare and public service. A former Deputy Director with the Children and Family Services Division (CFS) of the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, she dedicated her career to advancing the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families throughout Riverside County.
Beginning her career as a Social Worker, Dr. Lewis advanced through a series of leadership roles including Court Officer, Policy Program Specialist, Supervisor, Regional Manager, and Deputy Director. During her 17 years as a Regional Manager, she had oversight of multiple regions across Riverside County, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving initiatives focused on improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. Her expertise spans child welfare practice, policy development, organizational leadership, workforce engagement, and systems improvement.
A respected leader and advocate, Dr. Lewis is recognized for her commitment to equitable service delivery, employee development, and community collaboration. She has helped address racial disproportionality and disparities in child welfare while building strong partnerships with faith-based organizations and community stakeholders. Dr. Lewis holds a Doctor of Social Work from California Baptist University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Loyola Marymount University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine.
