Industry Consultant and Speaker, Self

Deanna is a hostess at heart. This led to her career in event planning which
has allowed her to coordinate countless opportunities to connect with
clients, vendors, and stakeholders across all social strata. With more than
20 years of customer service-related work, taking care of clients, members
and attendees are second-nature and the driving force behind her work.

A CMP since 2017, and a DES recipient, Deanna is also an active member
of Meeting Professionals International, previously serving as Director of
Marketing for the Ohio chapter, and on the RISE Awards Committee
globally. 

In 2021 she also launched the Experience Junkies Podcast featuring
interviews with people across industries that seek the "joie de vivre"
everyday