Deanna's first experience working at the University was in 1987 at the School of Education as a Secretary II.  She came to ISR in 1990 when she began working for Jere Johnston.  She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and History from UM. Currently she serves as the Editorial Assistant for the Journal of Research on Adolescence as well as the administrator of the Life Program.  She also handles the meeting arrangements for the CAPCA program.