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Deena Johnson Lee

Speaker *Life Coach * Mentor
I am passionate about serving others. I focus my energy on inspiring and empowering women to overcome obstacles to meet their full potential. As a retired fire chief, I bring leadership skills, education, and experience from twenty years in the fire service.

My business “Support Her Strength” is a safe place for women to thrive through coaching, workshops and retreats.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Fire Chief, El Segundo, CA /Fire Department 2/10/2003-4/27/2023

Fire Academy Instructor, El Camino College 2/23/2004-11/29/2024

Leadership & Women’s Empowerment Coach

  • Women’s Fire Alliance -Founding member and co-chairperson 2018-2023
  • Creator of first “Fired Up!” Girls Empowerment Camp for City of El Segundo 2022
  • Mentor for multiple empowerment camps and bootcamp/prep academies
  • California State Firefighters Association chairperson for Pathways Committee and Leadership, Equity, Diversity, and Service Committee 2023-2024

Speaking Engagements

  • Key Note Speaker El Camino Fire Academy Graduation 2021
  • Speaker Series National Charity League South Bay
  • Speaker Cal Chiefs Conference 2023
  • Panel Speaker Los Angeles Fire Foundation 2023
  • Panel Speaker CTEX Firehouse Magazine Conference 2024
  • Keynote Speaker Culver City Fire Department Empowerment Camp 2024

Publications

  • Firehouse Magazine June 5, 2024 “You Have to See It to Believe You Can Be It”

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree
Fire Science Technology
Columbia Southern University

Certified Life Coach

Certified Wellness Coordinator

Peer Support Trained

California State Fire Marshal Instructor

Skills

  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Empowerment Coach
  • Fire Service Consultant

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