Dee joined CASA’s senior leadership team as the agency’s second Chief Financial Officer in February 2020. Dee has over 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting & modeling, real-estate housing (including retirement, assisted living, skilled nursing, and affordable housing), federal & state taxation. She has substantial industry experiences in government, supply chain management, real-estate and senior housing. She holds a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Dee has a passion for academics with interests in accounting, leadership, and financial research serving as a higher education instructor and course designer for top-rated Universities. Dee’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Accounting from the University of Georgia, Master of Business Administration from Webster University, and PhD in Leadership & Education specializing in Leadership from Barry University. The academic journey ends with a second Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) specializing in Accounting.