Deana Mitchell, CMP, DMCP, CCSE has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality, event, and destination management industry. After graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in architecture, Deana began a successful career in the hospitality field. While in college, Deana started working in restaurants, working her way up to the management level. The first 10 years of her career were spent in restaurant and banquet management, and then proceeded on to conference, catering, and destination services. In 2005, Deana earned the Certified Meeting Professional designation, and in 2012 earned the Destination Management Certified Professional designation. Deana has traveled the United States, visiting 49 states (missing Hawaii), and residing in eight different states. Colorado is absolutely her favorite place and she has lived and worked all over the great state. Deana has realized her dream of living in the mountains and enjoying life every day. Her experience in the different facets of the hospitality world over the years, coupled with her travels and involvement in professional organizations, gives her the ideal experience to do what she loves – creating experiences for groups who want to come visit colorful Colorado. Deana founded The Realize Foundation on March 30, 2020 as her life long personal mission to address anxiety, depression and suicide prevention.
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