Deanna is an entrepreneur, speaker, and writer. She co-found Vesta: A New Vision for Divorce, which provides informative events and trusted professional resources that educate and empower people to navigate life during and after divorce. Having gone through a challenging and draining divorce herself, Deanna understands the isolation and frustration that can permeate the divorce process. As the leader of Vesta’s Divorce Concierge Service, she has had the privilege of guiding thousands through their divorce journeys.
Deanna is a Certified Trainer for Re[Wired] for Peace and has modified the six-week program to help people affected by divorce move forward and live their best lives. She and her friend and business partner, Mandy Barr, host the podcast Dishing on Divorce, which provides education, inspiration, and humor.
With over 20 years of financial experience, including seven years as a securities analyst on Wall Street, Deanna brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. She graduated cum laude from Mount Holyoke College, received her M.B.A. from the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth, and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. She also successfully co-parents her two college-age sons with her ex-husband. In her free time, Deanna enjoys kayaking, skiing, Pilates, cooking, and traveling.