Debbie
Debbie is a highly versatile writer with nearly 20 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing and public relations. A quick study, Debbie works with local and national companies of all kinds to create communication materials that make an impact on the intended audience, whether it’s employees, customers, the media or a combination of the three. She is known for her ability to write about virtually any subject in a clear, meaningful and engaging way.
Debbie provides ongoing employee communications support to one of the world’s largest retailers, writing and editing materials that are meant to keep employees informed and engaged. She also provides copywriting services to the Midwest region’s premier cancer genetics practice, in an ongoing campaign to generate awareness of genetic risk assessment and management. Debbie provides customer communications support to a web-based financial services firm that specializes in retirement plan advice. Recently, she guided a national company through Chapter 11, developing and executing its internal and external crisis communications plans.
Debbie’s clients rely on her for expert, straightforward communications counsel, along with written materials that consistently hit the mark. The broad scope of her work includes brochures, sales materials, employee communications, speeches, policy documents, press materials, e-mail campaigns, Web content, feature stories and more.
Debbie earned her bachelor’s degree from the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri, Columbia. When she’s not rap-tapping on the computer, Debbie can be found with her husband, two kids and the beloved family mutt. She has a passion for books, music, Pilates and the company of good friends. Debbie stays connected to the younger generation through her efforts a mentor in Kansas City’s YouthFriends program.
