Deanne D. Ralston

Deanne D. Ralston is a versatile professional with extensive experience in community relations, art, administration, and event coordination. Currently serving as the Community Relations Coordinator for Richmond Region Tourism since August 2022, Deanne also operates as an artist and designer specializing in portraiture, figure drawing, and jewelry design. Over the years, Deanne has held multiple positions including General Administrator at LenderSelect Mortgage Group, where responsibilities included coordinating logistics for annual summits, and Senior Executive Administrative Assistant at Holiday Inn Richmond Airport, providing comprehensive event support. Additional roles encompass front desk receptionist at Raintree Swim and Racquet Club, and various supervisory and training positions in the hospitality sector, showcasing strong customer service and operational management skills. Deanne holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University.