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Deanna BallardREPRepublican American politician
45
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7
Years of Experience
NCResidence (state)

Deanna Ballard (born October 2, 1978) is an American politician who served in the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district from 2016 to 2023. She is running for Lieutenant Governor in 2024.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
Belmont University
BBA Business
1996 - 2000
Past Positions1 - 13 of 13
State Senator
North Carolina State Senate
2016 - 2023
Director of Public Policy
Samaritan's Purse
2017 - Current
Director of the Office of the President
Samaritan's Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
2009 - 2016
Special Assistant to The President and Director of Scheduling and Advance, Office of the First Lady
The White House
2007 - 2009
Associate Director, White House Visitors Office
The White House
2006 - 2007
Advance Representative, Office of Secretary Michael Chertoff
United States Department of Homeland Security
2005 - 2006
Director of Scheduling and Advance, Office of Secretary Michael Chertoff
United States Department of Homeland Security
2005 - 2006
Event Site Manager
55th Presidential Inaugural Committee
2004 - 2005
Advance Representative, Office of Secretary Rod Paige
United States Department of Education
2002 - 2004
Deputy Director of Advance, Office of Secretary Rod Paige
United States Department of Education
2002 - 2004
Presidential Site Advance Representative
Bush-Cheney 2004
2004
Corporate Event Facility Manager
Bank of America
2002
Creative Services Manager
Charlotte Arrangements
2001 - 2002
Other Experience1 - 8 of 8
Advisory Board Member
Project GOPINK! and SHE PAC
2009 - Current
FormerFellow
E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders
Former Member
Appropriations on Justice and Public Policy Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Former Member
Workforce and Economic Development Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Former Member
State and Local Government Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Former Member
Child Fatality Task Force, North Carolina State Senate
Former Member
Transportation Committee, North Carolina State Senate
Former Member
Joint Legislative Task Force on Education Finance Reform, North Carolina State Senate