Deana L. Denton

A visionary leader and dedicated advocate for Black agriculture and environmental stewardship. As the co-founder of Mallory Brook Farm, she brings a wealth of experience in business, technology, and sustainability to help shape the farm’s mission of cultivating community, education, and regenerative agriculture.

With a career spanning Fortune 500 leadership and entrepreneurship across multiple industries—including digital technology, defense, real estate, forestry management, and agriculture—Deana has worked with some of the world’s largest enterprises, including IBM, DuPont, Northrop Grumman, and Accenture. Her expertise in business strategy and supply chains has fueled innovation across product, professional service, and food industries.

Deana divides her time between upstate New York, Delaware, Brooklyn, and New Jersey, balancing her passion for agriculture with a love for travel, cooking, and discovering hidden gems on Facebook Marketplace. Her commitment to creating sustainable, inclusive agricultural spaces is at the heart of Mallory Brook Farm’s work, ensuring a lasting impact for future generations.