Deanna Barker

Deanna Barker is an experienced program and project management professional, currently serving as Program Manager at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) since April 2022, where responsibilities include managing grant- and contract-funded initiatives. Previous roles include Business Consultant at Compass Franchise Consulting, where Deanna assisted franchisees in their search processes, and Project Management Consultant at Integrated Project Management, where Deanna facilitated large-scale virtual collaborations. Additionally, Deanna served as Senior Microbiologist at WILD Flavors, Inc., improving laboratory processes and achieving high audit ratings, and as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Combat Crew Commander in the United States Air Force, overseeing significant military assets. Educational credentials include an MBA in Project Management from Northern Kentucky University, a BS in Natural Sciences from Mount St. Joseph University, and a Master Certificate in Project Management from Villanova University.