Deanna Pieterman
Advisor, Public Affairs Advisory (PAA)
- MPM 2022
Deanna Pieterman is an Advisor at Public Affairs Advisory (PAA) in Ottawa, supporting clients in the technology and payments sector. Prior to joining PAA, she served as Senior Advisor to Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party, helping shape communications and policy initiatives with ever-changing priorities and issues.
Deanna has over six years of experience on Parliament Hill, having also worked in the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition under three successive leaders, gaining extensive experience in federal politics, stakeholder engagement, and parliamentary affairs. She is an experienced political campaigner, with a focus on communications and community outreach. In addition to her master’s degree in Political Management, Deanna holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs and Policy Management from Carleton University.
From the connections I will take with me for a lifetime, to the applicable and practical coursework and lessons that I employ every single day in my political life, I cannot recommend this program enough to anyone looking to work in politics or anything policy-adjacent. This program will prepare you for the workforce while building your network up for a long-lasting and fulfilling political career.
Last revision: May 20, 2026