Deanne is a Certified Career Development Practitioner who offers students and clients the space to identify possibilities, recognize opportunities and grow through transitions, at all career and life stages. She is in career education and communications at Simon Fraser University, an instructor in the Certificate program for Career Practitioners at SFU and maintains a career coaching practice.

Deanne has worked in the career field since 2000, in post-secondary since 2006, and at several major cultural institutions in between. She is passionate about access to career development, strong futures, and the ability to make healthy decisions. She is currently involved in building an outdoor classroom, and loves to spend time in nature and with her family.