Dierdre joined the Butterfield Foundation in June 2018 after serving as the Executive Director of the Foundation’s legacy organization, Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption, for 22 ½ years. In her role as Executive Vice President, her duties include directing, coordinating, and supporting all Foundation functions, programs, and services, including Human Resources.
She is actively involved in identifying the present and emerging needs of the community nationally and internationally, developing and implementing initiatives and programs to address gaps. She shares responsibility for the financial and operational management of the Foundation, for establishing strong relationships with the non-profit community and other key stakeholders, and for helping awareness efforts that promote the good works of the Foundation.
Dierdre has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy. She has served on several non-profit boards, governmental task forces, and has presented on a variety of topics both nationally and internationally.
Dierdre is married and lives in Yukon, OK. Her hobbies include reading, hiking, gardening and traveling.