Community Living, Inc.
Laura Deeken currently serves as an Environmental Public Health Specialist with St. Charles County Government, a position held since July 2023. Previously, Laura worked as a Community Health Intern at Gateway Region YMCA, where a needs assessment for family nutrition programs across 12 counties was conducted and assistance was provided in reviewing mini grants totaling $25,000 for various YMCA locations. Earlier experience includes serving as a Contact Tracer at Lincoln County Health Department, where communication with COVID-19 contacts was initiated and vital information was documented. Additionally, Laura has over a decade of service as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy, where leadership in preventive medicine and successful management of deployment medical readiness were demonstrated. Laura is pursuing a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration at Lindenwood University, following a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the same institution.
Community Living, Inc.
Community Living Inc. provides life-enriching services to over 1,000 individuals with disabilities in the community. Community Living’s mission and programs reach over 1,000 individuals and their families. From children to seniors, Community Living provides people with disabilities the opportunity to learn, live and work in the community, which makes the community inclusive, diverse and a better place to live.