Meet DeAnna Wilson, PhD., LPC, NCC, CRC | President/CEO Rejuvenation Training & Consulting, LLC & Higher Education Administrator

I have always worked in the social services field. I started my career as a Case Manager at Franklin County Job & Family Services. I worked in that job for a little while and learned about working in the public sector. I built upon that knowledge as a Family-To-Family Coordinator for a non-profit agency, The Neighborhood House, Inc. In that role, I worked with families who had involvement with the child protection agency. I enjoyed working in the community in which I was raised with the goal of preserving the family. Within a couple of years, I was promoted to a Director of Family-To-Family. It was then that I was able to expand my leadership skills. I supervised several programs and staff at multiple locations. Again the goal of the programs were to preserve the family and ensure babies in the community lived through their first crucial years of life by providing necessary services to the baby and family.

During this time, I completed my Masters of Arts degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. It was also at that time that I had the opportunity to become the Chief Operations Officer at The Neighborhood House, Inc. That was an expanded role where I oversaw the operations of a multi-million dollar agency and professional and paraprofessional staff at multiple locations. I strengthened my leadership skills and at the insistence of the CEO began presenting at national and state-wide conferences. Facilitating engaging workshops did not come easy to me. I exercised that muscle annually at the encouragement of the CEO and within a couple of years, was a strong facilitator.  The next step in my career took me to Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry where I was the Director of the Residential Treatment Facility. Here, I was able to enhance my leadership skills even further as I worked more with clinical staff. I also utilized the clinical degree I had earned.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Educator by trade. I focused on developing my skills and worked hard to get to where I am today. In fact, the first class I taught, I questioned if being an educator was the correct path for me. However, after returning to school to earn my PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, I was more knowledgeable, competent and confident in my abilities to teach others. Once I completed my degree, I became a full-time Counselor Educator. I have taught or held a leadership position in higher education since completing my PhD. I have risen through the ranks as an Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, Program Chair and Dean. Currently, I serve as an Academic Coordinator.  I enjoy program and faculty staff development. I have a knack for engaging well with colleagues and upper leadership. I am able to present information in a succinct way that reaches my audience and sheds a new light on the information presented. These varied experiences and skills helped me become the higher education administrator and entrepreneur I am today.

Owning Rejuvenation Training & Consulting, LLC, I learned that, for the most part, that you must find your target audience and that may or may not include your family and friends. Additionally, you must network and have your pitch or elevator spiel ready at all times. It helps to be clear on what you bring to the table and be ready to share that information at all times.

 Leveraging over 20 years of leadership experience, I’ve been making a lasting impact through teaching, facilitation workshops at the international, national, and local levels. Rejuvenation Training & Consulting provides an engaging, interactive, and unique training experience to enhance the growth and development of individuals. Distinguished by a unique fusion of expertise, dynamic delivery, and a proven history of achieving enduring results, my workshop help breathe new life into your agency and your employees knowledge, skills and abilities. Contact Rejuvenation Training & Consulting for all of your agency’s educational and clinical training needs.

My first shoutout goes to William Ford and Ann Poortinga. When I first started my business, William Ford was a huge supporter and introduced me to Ann Poortinga who hired me to facilitate my first paid training opportunity under Rejuvenation Training & Consulting LLC. Ann saw my skill and passion and not only that, Ann was huge in connecting me with others who could potentially utilize my services.

Additionally, Kenston Henderson was a key supporter who provided mentorship and key information and resources to help me along my entrepreneur journey. Moreover, Kenston connected me with other key industry leaders who could utilize my services or highlight my business.

Finally, I’d like to mention Allen Huff. He was the CEO who pushed me to become a workshop facilitator and encouraged me/led me on this journey of entrepreneurship.