Deena Johnson Lee

Deena Johnson Lee is an experienced fire service professional and educator with a significant background in leadership roles within various organizations. As an instructor at El Camino College since February 2005, Deena has dedicated efforts to training future leaders in the fire service. In roles including Pathways Committee Chairperson for the California State Firefighters' Association and Vice Chair for the Women's Fire Alliance, Deena has advocated for pathways to career development and diversity in the fire service. Previous positions held include Fire Chief and Battalion Chief for the City of El Segundo, as well as Fire Captain in both the El Segundo and La Habra Heights Fire Departments. Deena holds a Bachelor of Science from Columbia Southern University and an Associate of Science in Fire Science/Fire-fighting from Long Beach City College.