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Deanna Gisborne has interdisciplinary experience across the realms of health administration, community initiatives, and art. She has worked in a variety of settings, including community health, student programs, art initiatives, and a hospital.

She has a Master's in Health Administration (Community Care) from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University with a double major in Fine Art and Psychology.

In the health administration realm, Gisborne is currently employed at the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre as a Patient Services Coordinator. Some past roles include her position at the Toronto Counselling Centre for Teens as Client Care Coordinator, and at Women's College Hospital as an Active Screener. In all roles, she has supported clients and patients to receive empathetic and high-quality care through administrative and frontline duties.

Complementing her health administration work, Gisborne is active in the arts, and presently holds the position of Board of Directors- Secretary for Durham Creative Arts Community. She has also exhibited in solo and group exhibitions and received professional achievements such as the Willowdale Group of Artists Award. She also does illustration and cartooning. Her practice spans both personal projects and commissioned work.