Deborah DeHaas

Deborah DeHaas serves as a Vice Chairman for Deloitte, LLP. In her role, she serves as the chief inclusion officer and national managing partner for the Center for Board Effectiveness. In her role at Deloitte, she drives strategy to deploy a diverse workforce and foster an inclusive environment. She leads the Center for Board Effectiveness by setting the strategic direction and establishing board and C-suite relationships through innovative programs and engaged with boards to address timely governance issues.

Deb joined Deloitte in 2002 as Regional Managing Partner, Strategic Clients and was promoted to Vice-Chairman in 2004. Prior to joining Deloitte, Deb worked for Arthur Andersen and served as partner throughout her tenure. She employed various roles, including Partner-in-Charge, Financial Statement Assurance Practice; Managing Partner, Chicago Office; and Managing Partner & Business Advocacy Assurance, Central Region.

Deb is a noted community leader, serving as Trustee at Northwestern University, Vice Chair for United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and a Director for World Business Chicago.

Deb and her husband Dave Underwood are parents to Alex, a rising DU senior and Men’s Soccer captain. Their youngest son, Matthew, will matriculate to DU in the fall of 2018. Deb and Dave are founding members of the University of Denver’s Parent Leadership Council.