Deana Brown Mitchell is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist and entrepreneur who helps leaders think clearly, lead intentionally and create lasting impact. Through her keynotes and workshops, she explores how identity, intentional leadership and strategic thinking influence personal and professional success.

With more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning architecture, hospitality, entrepreneurship and event management, Deana has built multiple businesses and led a multimillion-dollar destination management company. Her work in the meetings and events industry has earned recognition including Global DMC Partners' U.S. Partner of the Year (2017 and 2018), Destination Colorado's Peak Performer Company of the Year (2019), and two ADMEI Event Achievement Awards.

She is the founder of the Realize Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that turns lived experiences into lifelines through storytelling and human connection, and co-founder of Wolf Pack Mentors, a leadership and business-development community.

Deana is the author or contributing author of several books, including The Shower Genius, Scars to Stars, The Change Series, Journeys to Success and God in Business. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, MeetingsNet, Voyage Denver, FOX and iHeartRadio.

Outside work, Deana enjoys exploring Colorado's mountains, where many of the ideas behind her writing and speaking originate.