With over 15 years in senior and executive management roles, Deanne has built a reputation for excellence in execution within not-for-profit and government organizations. Her expertise spans Organizational Change, Business Process Improvement, Organizational Design, and Organizational Development, where she has successfully led numerous initiatives.
A graduate of the University of Fredericton’s MBA Program with a specialization in Global Management, Deanne also holds a Bachelor’s and Graduate degree in Psychology from Acadia University and the University of Alberta. She is known for her ability to use consensus-building approaches to tackle complex issues, effectively managing change through communication and bringing together groups with competing interests to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes.
Active in her community, Deanne is involved with the Boys and Girls Club/Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Lobster Lovers annual fundraiser. She enjoys traveling and frequently visits her home province of Newfoundland. Deanne currently resides in Edmonton with her husband and daughter.