Deanna Towne

Deanna Towne has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Deanna began their career at the Colorado Division of Emergency Management as a Grants Manager, managing grants and assisting in program development and execution. Deanna then worked at the North Central Region as a Homeland Security Planning Support Analyst, where they provided planning support and built relationships among various partner agencies. Next, Deanna joined the Governor's Office of Homeland Security as the Deputy Director/Grant Program Supervisor, overseeing homeland security services and programs across Colorado. Deanna then transitioned to the State of Colorado, Department of Revenue as the Budget Director, responsible for strategic budget planning and performance measurement. Deanna worked at the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology as a Business Portfolio Manager, ensuring effective delivery of IT services and collaborating with stakeholders for future business solutions. Their roles at the same organization also include Director of Information Technology, where they managed customer and agency relationships and drove long-term strategic thinking. Most recently, Deanna has been working at Contexture as the Chief Information Officer, creating and executing IT strategies for the Health Information Exchange and leading the Operations Team to expand adoption. Overall, Deanna Towne's experience showcases their expertise in program and project management, strategic planning, and effective leadership.

Deanna Towne has a diverse education history. In 2004, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in Economics and Politics from Regis University. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration from the same institution, completing it in 2008. In 2011, they participated in the Executive Leaders Program at the US Naval Post Graduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, focusing on Homeland Defense and Security.

In 2013, Deanna Towne received a Certificate in Public Management from the University of Colorado, School of Public Affairs, specializing in Public Management.

Deanna Towne also holds various certifications. In 2017, they obtained certifications from Dell EMC, including Cloud Architect, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist Version 2.0 (EMCCA), Cloud Architect, Cloud Services Expert Version 2.0 (EMCCAe), and Cloud Infrastructure and Services Associate Version 2 (EMCCIS). In 2019, they completed the certification program for Managing Experts through LinkedIn.

Most recently, in 2023, Deanna Towne obtained certifications in Cybersecurity for Executives and Security Risks in AI and Machine Learning: Categorizing Attacks and Failure Modes from LinkedIn.

Additionally, Deanna Towne has listed several certifications, including Information Technology Information Library (ITIL) Foundations, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma- Yellow Belt, and Service Education: Service Owner Training, although the specific details of when and where they obtained these certifications are not provided.