DeeAnn Harris is the Workforce Development Specialist/Training Coordinator for Tool Gauge & Machine Works in Tacoma, Washington. She has over 15 years of experience working in workforce development and supporting individuals with career and professional development opportunities that focus on shifting the mindsets from accepting a job versus a career. DeeAnn is focused on creating an environment that promotes and strengthens the relationship between the employee and employer by engaging and promoting the company culture, positive recruitment and retention efforts, and professional and career development opportunities to employees. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Montana, is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) through the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, and is certified to facilitate True Colors, Dependable Strengths, MBTI, and the Strong Interest Inventory Assessments.