Dede Brownlee

Governance Committee

Dede was born and raised in Buffalo, NY and graduated with a BS degree from Wake
Forest University and MPH degree from Boston University.  She has had a successful and
varied career, including leading community programming and a large volunteer corps for the
American Cancer Society in LA County, acting as Staff Educator for the NCH Healthcare
System, teaching middle school in Collier County, and working over 10 years in Project
Management.  A long-time resident of Naples, she started volunteering with The Naples
Players in 1998 at the Goodlette Theatre and has been a proud member and advocate ever
since.  Her TNP experience includes performing onstage in both musicals and plays,
working backstage, and participating on various committees. Dede is a proud Mom of two
boys, Tucker and Luke.
She has volunteered locally with Cancer Alliance of Naples (CAN), Naples Basket Brigade,
First Tee of Naples and sings in the Cornerstone Methodist Choir.