This article appeared in the August 2024 edition of Palm Beach Illustrated.
DeHaney brings an expansive skill set to her executive leadership of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. In addition to 25 successful years in higher education managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects, she has 14 years of private industry experience working at global giants like Xerox Corporation. As the foundation’s president and CEO, DeHaney provides leadership for all aspects of the organization’s operations, emphasizing long-term goals and growth.
Advice for someone starting out (or starting over): Immerse yourself fully in the culture of the organization. When you understand the culture, you are better able to navigate through challenges as they arise. When you have a sense of the politics, the people, and the systems involved, you are better able to achieve efficiencies with your work.
Personal motto: Maintain joy; it should be fun.
Top bucket-list destination: The US National Parks
Who would play her in a biopic: Sade
Top travel picks: Paris and Monaco
Guilty pleasure: Gummy bears
Find her on weekends: Beaching it or playing tennis
