Deedee is a scholar-practitioner in succession planning, organization development, and board governance and an avid learner of transformative change. She enjoys working with emerging leaders through the board level, generative board practices, and advancing leadership presence and execution so that individuals, teams, and organizations can organize in a shared vision for the future. In addition, she contributes to advancing thought leadership through frequent speaking engagements, articles, and webinars. Deedee has a master's degree in organization development, a Ph.D. in human and organizational development, and three executive-level coaching certifications. When not working, she enjoys Overlanding and hanging out with a family of nine children and three dogs.