DeAnna Leitzke 
Director | Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES
DeAnna Leitzke focuses on work in servant leadership and project-based learning.
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Education, Licensure and Certification (2)
M.S.: Engineering, construction management concentration, Milwaukee School of Engineering 2008
B.S.: Architectural Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering 1998
Biography
DeAnna Leitzke is the inaugural director of the CREATE Institute at MSOE. She is committed to leveraging industry partnerships to provide all students an opportunity to engage in real-world projects that help them develop as leaders of character, responsible professionals, passionate learners, and value creators. Prior to her work in the CREATE Institute, Leitzke was an associate professor in MSOE's Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Department where she primarily taught in the construction management program. She has industrial experience as an architectural engineer with Reserve Advisors Inc. and as a mechanical engineer with Affiliated Engineers.
Areas of Expertise (2)
Servant Leadership
Project-Based Learning
Affiliations (8)
- Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) : Member
- American Institute of Constructors (AIC) : Member
- Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America) : Member
- American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) : Member
- American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) : Member
- SHARP Literacy : Board Member
- Wisconsin Servant Leader, Milwaukee Community : Member
- Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society : Member
Media Appearances (2)
MSOE Hosts First Design Review of Innovative STEM Education Initiative Based Around Milwaukee County Zoo Steam Train
Coalition for Sustainable Rail
2018-12-13
“We strive to find opportunities for our students to connect with the community and dive deeper into developing both the mindset and skillset they need to become responsible professionals. MSOE’s faculty often work directly with community partners like the Milwaukee County Zoo. However, this project offers a unique opportunity for our students to mentor high school students while working to add value to the community. All stakeholders involved owe this opportunity to the coordination efforts and vision of Learn Deep,” explained MSOE CREATE Institute Director DeAnna Leitzke, P.E.
DeAnna Leitzke ’98, ’08
MSOE News
2017-12-14
“I love the students here at MSOE,” said Letizke. “Just being surrounded by their enthusiasm and excitement and their desire to do extraordinary things is contagious.”
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