Dean Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture & Heritage

A native Nova Scotian, Kelliann Dean joined the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage in January 2004 as Deputy Minister. Kelliann has extensive experience in strategic business communications and business development. From 2001 to 2004, she served as vice president of business development for Nova Scotia Business Incorporated, the province's business development agency.

For 13 years, Kelliann worked at the Business Development Bank of Canada in Halifax and Montreal where she held positions of increasing responsibility in the areas of communications, public relations, human resources, marketing and business development. Prior to leaving, she was assistant vice-president, strategic initiatives.

As Deputy Minister, Kelliann is a member of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Board of Governors and Executive Committee, chair of the Nova Scotia Museum Board of Governors and vice chair of the Nova Scotia Public Archives Board of Trustees.  She also serves on the boards of the Canadian Tourism Commission and the Trade Centre Limited.

Kelliann holds a bachelor of public relations degree from Mount Saint Vincent University and a master's degree in business administration from Saint Mary's University.

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