Deborah Danner Email & Phone Number

Cheney, Washington, United States

In my role as the Associate Vice President for Human Resources at Eastern Washington University, I offer extensive strategic leadership and supervision for the Human Resource Team, addressing the needs of faculty, staff, and student employees. My primary responsibilities encompass advising university leadership on employment and personnel matters. I collaborate with Equal Opportunity and Diversity offices to cultivate an inclusive workplace. Furthermore, I take charge of spearheading the development and administration of university-wide human resource programs, overseeing services ranging from recruitment to benefits, and handling labor relations, including engaging in negotiations for union contracts. My responsibilities also include serving as the custodian for employee records, managing the HR budget, and assuming the pivotal role of the University's Ethics Officer.

Spokane, Washington, United States

As a Senior Assistant Attorney General at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, I played a pivotal role in delivering day-to-day legal services to assigned higher education institutions. My responsibilities included managing and resolving complex legal matters and representing the institutions in various legal forums such as arbitrations, mediations, and litigation. I advised the board of trustees, leadership, supervisors, and managers. I contributed significantly to drafting policies, procedures, handbooks, and regulatory codes, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing legal advice on a diverse range of issues, including student issues, public works, ADA, discrimination, contracts, Title IX, and more. Additionally, I served on the Office Ethics Committee, provided continuing education training, and held the position of Spokane Interdivisional Section Chief, overseeing attorneys and staff representing multiple agencies.

Juris Doctorate, Law, Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts In English, English, Cum Laude