Taryn Deaton (she/her)

Executive Principal | Washington, D.C. 

Taryn Deaton is an experienced development and communications professional who is passionate about helping organizations convert their mission from an idea into ongoing action. With more than 20 years of development and leadership experience across the non-profit and higher-education sectors, Taryn is skilled at supporting organizations as they articulate a vision and then build out a plan for its accomplishment. Taryn is a seasoned veteran when it comes to building the systems and processes necessary to ensure that a non-profit’s operations are equipped to advance the organization’s strategic goals. Her leadership style is anchored in collaboration, as she is also a consummate relationship and partnership builder.

Taryn’s ideal day includes traveling someplace new with her husband, exploring off-the-beaten path spots with no destination in mind, driving back roads listening to music, enjoying delicious meals (especially dessert), and watching the Cubs play during baseball season.