In the years that I have come to know Deanna (and she has come to know herself), it is clear that she possesses many gifts. She is highly perceptive, keenly introspective and intensely passionate, to name just a few. She will be the first to tell you that finding the balance in life is hard work, yet I have found she is one of the few "balanced" folks who can simultaneously see the world through a highly focused lens, while never losing sight of the richly colored landscape.
Melinda Mauro, LCSW
Deanna is a strong, compassionate, motivating individual, on a mission to provide resources and support to many along their journey. Be it a family dealing with the emotionally charged environment of caring for a dementia patient or an individual looking to advance their own personal or professional aspirations, Deanna is a force for change. Deanna’s positive outlook and desire to see others succeed serves as an inspiration to others.
Kelly Vernon, Chief Probation Officer
In the years I have known Deanna, I have had the privilege to see her operate with the many talents and gifts that I believe are God-given. I have seen, first-hand, grieving families come away from her presentations with peace, hope, and a celebration of their loved ones. She has helped families facing the effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s, giving them the tools needed and helping them to manage through this devastating disease. Whether she is speaking, teaching, singing, or just listening, she has the ability to make others feel not only important, but heard. In whatever the undertaking, Deanna puts her whole heart into learning, understanding, and helping. Patty Miller, Corporate Finance Manager
Deanna is a genuine and authentic person that relies on her “real world” experiences and her passions to guide others. She has lived through the effects of her father’s dementia and used the pain and lessons learned to become a front-runner on dementia education. Deanna faces our world with a gratitude and deep understanding of what is needed to help others become successful, all the while using her musical talents and her ever present humor to make any presentation/speech and inspiring one. By listening and learning from Deanna, I am forever changed as a person. She challenges me to be better every day. Her lessons are long-lasting and easy to remember. Collette Barragan, Teacher