Deanna Deaton

Dr. Deaton is a 2019 graduate of Walden University’s Forensic Psychology PhD program. During her academic journey, she functioned as a Doctoral Peer Mentor and Forensic Psychology Research Assistant. Dr. Deaton recently transitioned from Postdoctoral Fellow status to a contributing faculty role where she will center her focus on teaching and continued research in forensic psychology. She also serves in a consultant capacity assisting with forensic research and psycholegal documentation involving court-ordered assessments such as competency, dangerousness, specific intent, insanity, and treatment amenability.