Deena E. Swank

Deena Swank has worked in communications and development for Catholic nonprofit organizations for the past 8 years. She earned her bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and her master's degree from Chatham College. She also spent 10 years as an educator in Pittsburgh area catholic secondary schools.

In addition to having her own work published, Deena has experience in media relations, including placements in local and national publications, including the NBC Nightly News, America Magazine, EWTN, Catholic News Service, Associated Press, and the Global Sisters Report.

Deena is responsible for parish communications and development efforts, including the bulletin, flocknotes, website, social media, signage, and fundraising.