Black Hills Area Community Foundation

Deana was born and raised on a farm in northern North Dakota. She earned a BS in Marketing Education and an MS in Vocational Education with a minor in Counseling from the University of North Dakota. Deana spent her first 30 years in ND before relocating to Spearfish to take a position at BHSU while her husband attended the School of Mines. In the 1990’s they moved to Colorado Springs for her husband’s employment with the goal to return to their “beloved Black Hills” one day. In December, 2021 they were finally able to return to Spearfish, and Deana joined the BHACF team in August, 2022.

Deana has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education including as a Marketing Instructor, Director of the Student Union and Activities, and Career Counselor. She has 15 years experience in training and development in the areas of communication, leadership, marketing, and sales. Most recently, Deana has been rounding out her career in the nonprofit sector working with nonprofits including Catholic Charities of Central Colorado. She has experience in donor development and fundraising, event planning, and grant writing. Deana and her husband, Doyle, have 2 grown daughters and enjoy the plethora of outdoor activities the hills have to offer.