Dena Ackerman

Director of Administration

What I love about my work at Ascend The flexibility and value placed on independent thinking is what makes working for Ascend priceless. I enjoy being in an environment that stretches and broadens my skills as well as helps me step out of my normally introverted personality. LeAnne is a hoot to work with. Being in the office with her is never dull. The first and only rule here is --- MUST HAVE COFFEE!

Personal Information I am a new mother of a beautiful baby boy, JC. He is my full time hobby right now, but once his schedule is set (does that ever happen), I hope to get back to my other passion, scrapbooking. I also enjoy the outdoors and reading a good book on a rainy day. I was raised on a farm and am a true-blue small-town country girl - NASCAR anyone?

Favorite Movie Grease (and most other musicals)

My Favorite Song or Artist I love all kinds of music, so no stand out favorite – but, to put a spin on artist, go take a look at Emile Bellet on-line!

One of my Pet Peeves When people speed up and cut in front of you even though the light in front of both of you is red.

Idiosyncrasy of Mine My mom says I am crazy picky – "There is a place for everything, and everything has its place". LeAnne said it nicer – I am very organized.

If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be ____, because... Right where I am now, Washington State! I have lived in lots of places around this world, but there is no place like Washington! Other places are great to visit, but the Inland Northwest is where I want to raise my family.