Deanna Ennis has an extensive background in facilities management, risk management, and construction project management. Deanna has held various roles in companies such as Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, St. Laurence Catholic Church and School, ERM: Environmental Resources Management, and Texas Children's Hospital. Deanna holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health, a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of North Texas, and a B.S. in Biology from St. Mary's University.