Deb Sheehan
About Deb Sheehan
Deb Sheehan is a Healthcare Market Strategy Leader at DPR Construction, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in healthcare strategy and design, having held leadership roles at CannonDesign and BDO, and is recognized for her innovative approach in the industry.
Work at DPR Construction
Deb Sheehan serves as the Healthcare Market Strategy Leader at DPR Construction, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing strategies that align with the needs of healthcare providers. Her work involves advising academic health providers on real estate asset portfolio alignment and optimizing planning standards for large health systems. Sheehan's expertise in healthcare market strategy contributes to the company's overall mission of delivering innovative construction solutions tailored to the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Deb Sheehan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Design/Architecture from Miami University, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. She also completed a College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program at Notre Dame Academy from 1981 to 1985. Additionally, she pursued postgraduate studies in Management and Construction Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1989 to 1991, and in Project Management at Harvard University Graduate School of Design from 1993 to 1994.
Background
Before joining DPR Construction, Deb Sheehan had a significant tenure at CannonDesign, where she worked in various leadership roles from 1990 to 2020. Her positions included Principal, Director of Healthcare Practice, and Executive Director of Firmwide Strategies. She also served as Principal and Health Practice Director at CannonDesign from 2009 to 2015. Prior to her current role, she worked at BDO as Managing Director of the BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence and Innovation from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
Deb Sheehan has been recognized by several prestigious organizations, including the Joint Commission, Modern Healthcare, and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), for her evidence-based project delivery approach. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Modern Healthcare, Building Design & Construction, Forbes, and Healthcare Design. Sheehan is known for her focus on innovation and her reputation as a change agent within the healthcare industry.