Assistant Professor
Somatic Psychology
School of Professional Psychology and Health
Deanna's clinical work is grounded in mental health as it intersects with race, culture, and spirituality. She is a UC Berkeley graduate with a Bachelor's in International Relations, studying the efficacy of conflict resolution and cultural awareness in the International workplace. Following an extensive career in Corporate and the non-profit arena, Deanna earned a Masters from John F. Kennedy University in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology.
Her passion is to support individuals who dedicate their lives to transformative justice movements. Deanna guides individuals to establish a solid inner foundation to sustain their life's work. Through inner healing, she believes we can each contribute towards the elevation of collective consciousness without perpetuating the oppressive harm built into current the societal structures.