Deanna Grimstead

Tribal Liaison & Cultural Resource Steward, Government Relations

Hello! My name is Deanna Grimstead (she/her), and I am sharing a little bit about Dr. Grimstead.

Deanna Grimstead's Bio:

Deanna Grimstead (she/her) is an experienced researcher and writer with excellent communication and educational skills. One of Deanna Grimstead's biggest strengths is understanding the intricacies and feedbacks of complex systems, particularly at the intersection of climate, environment, and society, but this natural and honed capability is broadly applicable. Previously Deanna Grimstead served as a firefighter and first responder, which was a natural extension of her strong moral character, adaptability, and can-do attitude. Deanna Grimstead has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and her skills, experiences, and strengths will be an asset in your organization.

Deanna Grimstead's Experience:

  • Tribal Liaison & Cultural Resource Steward at Oregon Department of Forestry, The State of Oregon

    September 2022 - Present | Salem, Oregon

    1. Serve as the Oregon Department of Forestry's primary government-to-government communicator and facilitator. 2. Write policy related to government-to-government interactions, dynamics, and operations. 3. Build a cultural resource management program. 4. Build operational policy surrounding the protection and preservation of archaeological resources. 5. Serve as the Oregon Department of Forestry's lead in matters related to Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Oregon State Law. 6. Facilitate partnerships with Tribal governments where possible and desired.

  • Reasearch and Data Analyst at The State of Oregon

    June 2022 - Present | Salem, Oregon

    • Determine best methodological approaches for various research projects. • Translate results, law, and policy into regulatory requirements. • Identify the key implications, conclusions, and recommendations from research. • Clearly communicate findings to internal and external partners. • Inform multiple levels of Oregon State Government on best strategies, programs, and budgets associated with procurement disparity. • Recommendations are critical to DEI transformation and must be easily understood and broadly applicable.

  • Deanna Grimstead is a DEI Advocate, Researcher, Writer, and Reviewer/Grant Reviewer at Self - employed

    January 2020 - Present | Chico, California

    - Educate myself and advocate for others in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. - Publish research produced from previous International and National Projects. - Write grants for continued research within environment, climate, and society. - Review grant applications for state, federal, and non-profit organizations.

  • Grant and Contracts Writer at Pascua Yaqui Tribe

    October 2021 - May 2022 | Tucson, Arizona

    Below are Dr. Deanna Grimstead's job descriptions, but realistically, her primary responsibilities were other duties as required. • Identify possible grants, which align with Pascua Yaqui Tribal vision and goals, from government, non-government, non-profit, and/or philanthropic organizations. • Collaborate with respective programs to determine needs and budget development. • Write the grant and ensure all documents are submitted correctly by due date. • Assist departments in grant and project management.

  • Assistant Professor at

    September 2013 - January 2020

    Deanna Grimstead: •Conducted original research at the intersection of climate, environment, and human behavior and culture. •Presented results of research at international and national conferences, in peer reviewed research journals, and technical reports. •Responsible for interdisciplinary course curriculum design and classroom delivery. •Served on international and national grant review and recommendation panels. •Became a department and campus leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. •Managed multiple field and laboratory research teams.

  • Primary Investigator, Isotope & non-human osteology laboratories at

    September 2013 - January 2020

    Deanna Grimstead: •Directed graduate and undergraduate students on internationally recognized original research focused on climate, environment, and society. •Created a new biogeochemistry lab within budget. •Designed standard operating procedures (SOPs) following OSHA standards. •Trained students in lab safety, SOPs, and methods; implemented corrective action. •Maintained lab, training records, chemical lists, and material safety data sheets. •Managed multiple lab groups working on various projects.

  • Co-Primary Investigator, Radiogenic Isotope Laboratory at

    September 2014 - September 2017

    Deanna Grimstead had: •Same duties as above except lab preexisted, including Class 10 and 100 cleanrooms, and used, cleaned, and maintained a Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometer (TIMS)

  • Adjunct Instructor and Instructor of Record at University of Arizona

    2010 - 2013 | Tucson, Arizona

    Deanna Grimstead: •Developed, delivered, and managed anthropology course materials. •Assessed student performance relative to learning objectives. •Communicated promptly and clearly concerning coursework.

  • Jacob K. Javits Department of Education Fellow at Department of Education, Administered by the University of Arizona

    2007 - 2011 | Tucson, Arizona

    Deanna Grimstead: •Re-evaluated climate change and societal collapse from the perspective of human-ecological dynamics by combining ecology, geochemistry, climatology, and archaeology; used results to inform modern responses to climate change. •Combined original field and lab research and pre-existing data to assess environmental degradation leading to societal collapse of Puebloan Peoples.

  • Co-Primary Investigator at Anthropological Services

    2007 - 2009 | Chico, California

    Deanna Grimstead: •Wrote, edited, and reviewed reports assessing potential impacts to Archaeological or Cultural Properties in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Archaeological Resource Protection Act, and applicable California State Law.

  • National Science Foundation Trainee at National Science Foundation, Administered by the University of Arizona

    August 2006 - August 2007 | Tucson, Arizona

    Deanna Grimstead: •Completed STEM coursework applicable to archaeological science methods. •Completed a public education internship with the Arizona State Museum, Rio Nuevo Project, Tucson, AZ.

  • Archaeology Technician, Seasonal at United States Forest Service

    2004 - 2006 | Chester, California

    Deanna Grimstead: •Analyzed archeological data and prepared reports used to determine if archaeological or cultural patrimony sites would potentially be disturbed. •Surveyed land efficiently in order to determine the presence of cultural resources. •Researched State and National register files, historic documents, archeological reports, maps, and aerial photos to assess the presence of cultural resources.

  • Firefighter at CAL Fire, Butte County Fire Department

    1998 - 2006 | California

    Deanna Grimstead: •Responded to and took action in life safety incidents, including but not limited to structure fires, wildland fires, traffic collisions, medical aides, and technical rescues. •Trained seasonal and volunteer fire fighters. •Assisted in fire prevention inspections. •Performed minor repairs and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment. •Maintained and performed minor repairs to fire station building and grounds. •Operated fire and rescue apparatus efficiently and safely •Exercised good judgment in hazardous fire, rescue, and life support activities •Analyzed situations quickly and accurately and took safe effective action •Maintained cooperative relationships with other organizations and agencies.

  • Fire Retardant Specialist at Firetrol

    May 1998 - October 1998 | Chico, California

    Mix and load fire retardant is support of aerial fire fighting efforts. Maintain fire ready equipment. Jointly train with CAL Fire personnel.

Deanna Grimstead's Education:

  • University of Arizona

    2006 – 2011
    Dr. Deanna Grimstead, Ph.D.
    Concentration: Anthropology

  • University of Arizona

    2006 – 2011
    Dr. Deanna Grimstead (Ph.D. minor)
    Concentration: Geosciences - Geochemistry

  • California State University, Chico

    2002 – 2005
    M.A. - Deanna Grimstead
    Concentration: Anthropology

  • California State University, Chico

    1997 – 2001
    B.A. - Deanna Grimstead
    Concentration: Anthropology

  • Central Valley High School

    1993 – 1997
    High School Diploma - Deanna Grimstead

Deanna Grimstead's Interests & Activities:

Deanna Grimstead's Personal Interests and Activities: Cooking, fishing, camping, hiking, and a little binging of Netflix or Amazon Prime Video (During COVID I am sure we all did!). Deanna Grimstead’s Professional Interests: holistic ecosystem management, Ecology, analysis of complex systems, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), human environmental and ecological systems, societal adaptive responses to climate and environmental change. Deanna Grimstead’s Professional Activities: Tribal relations, government-to-government relations, government relations, Grant writing, technical writing, research, mentorship, teaching, life long learner. Deanna Grimstead’s Core Values: morality, ethics, humility, kindness, compassion, sympathy, empathy, equity, inclusion, forgiveness. Deanna Grimstead’s Favorite Quotes and Sayings: - judge not lest ye be judged. (Deanna Grimstead is working on a blog to provide the etymology of this quote) - leaders are best when no one knows they exist. (Deanna Grimstead forgot where this one came from) - Be the change you want to see. Or another more famous version: You must be the change you wish to see in tue world (Mahatma Gandhi). - The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall. (Nelson Mandela). - Mistakes will happen. It is how we respond for which we can be the best we can be. (Deanna Grimstead). - You learn more from making mistakes or failing than you do by being perfect and never failing. (Deanna Grimstead) - It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. (Aristotle) - Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. (Oscar Wilde) - You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated. (Maya Angelou) - Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) - I am who I am. I am me. I am a human being, so please let me be me. (Deanna Grimstead). - To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishments. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) - Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! (Henry David Thoreau) - Life is a lesson in humility. (James M. Barrie) - The he secret of success is to do common things uncommonly well. (John D. Rockefeller Jr.) - Everything you can imagine is real - Pablo Picasso. - The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It is whether you let it harden or shake you into inaction or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere - Barack Obama - When you undervalue what you do, the world will undervalue who you are - Oprah Winfrey - You will never win the lottery if you do not play - Deanna Grimstead - I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear - Rosa Parks - You are what you see in yourself - Deanna Grimstead - The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity - Amelia Earhart - If you are stuck sitting inside of a two sided box, then simply stand up and turn around - Deanna Grimstead. - I didn’t fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it wrong - Benjamin Franklin. Deanna Grimstead’s version: I didn’t fail the test. I simply find 100 ways to do it differently. - I would rather die of passion thank of boredom - Vincent Van Gogh. - Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning - Gloria Steinem