“Debbi is one of the most creative and enthusiastic people I have ever known or had the pleasure to work with or for. She can embrace any project and make it AMAZING for everyone involved. She's an excellent team leader, recognizing each members strengths and engaging them to complete any project successfully.”
Debbi Swanson
Palm Desert, California, United States
694 followers
500+ connections
694 followers
500+ connections
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Contributions
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Transitioning from a music journalist to a publicist: Ready to make the leap into a new spotlight?
I’ve done both jobs for many years— journalist and publicist in different genres, theater and art. Marc Allen is right about treating the journalists you’ll be pitching the way you’d want to be treated. And value your contacts
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For cancer patients, ‘wait’ is a four-letter word. A friend with advanced cancer recently asked if waiting over three months to see a specialist was…
For cancer patients, ‘wait’ is a four-letter word. A friend with advanced cancer recently asked if waiting over three months to see a specialist was…
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🎶 Music with a Mission 🎶 City of Hope’s 2025 Spirit of Life Gala is set to be an unforgettable evening, bringing together leaders from the music…
🎶 Music with a Mission 🎶 City of Hope’s 2025 Spirit of Life Gala is set to be an unforgettable evening, bringing together leaders from the music…
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Yesterday was a two-audiobook-release day for me (I'm a day late, that's a social media slacker for you). In the Penguin Random House Audio…
Yesterday was a two-audiobook-release day for me (I'm a day late, that's a social media slacker for you). In the Penguin Random House Audio…
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Licenses & Certifications
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Kundalini Yoga instructor, Social Media Certification, working on Certified Professional Photographer
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Volunteer Experience
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Past Board Member, current member
Altadena Heritage
Environment
Served as photographer, social media coordinator, conducted social media and email invitation programs for events. Participated in elections and as interim treasurer.
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PR Director
Virgin Valley Artists Association
- 1 year 9 months
Arts and Culture
I accepted the position of PR director to help this high-quality, respected arts organization. I've been a member for several years and enjoy what they do as a community for artists and students. www.mesquitefineartscenter.com
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Social Media/PR
Open Studios Dena
- Present 9 years 11 months
Arts and Culture
As a team member, I support the effort of this remarkable successful grassroots open studios tour of local artists' homes in Altadena and Pasadena with social media and other PR efforts as need for the main event and support events.
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Officer, Newsletter Editor and PR committee
Pasadena Elks Lodge
- Present 7 years 3 months
Education
After becoming newsletter editor in April and then refining the design, improving content, event coverage, and adding member profiles, I was asked to assume an officer role.
I did so, learning much about the running of a fraternal lodge. I participated in many events including experiencing the joy of providing printed dictionaries to third graders. I also photographed events and two of the Exalted Rulers for their wall portrait. I placed stories in several publications and began outreach to…After becoming newsletter editor in April and then refining the design, improving content, event coverage, and adding member profiles, I was asked to assume an officer role.
I did so, learning much about the running of a fraternal lodge. I participated in many events including experiencing the joy of providing printed dictionaries to third graders. I also photographed events and two of the Exalted Rulers for their wall portrait. I placed stories in several publications and began outreach to local politicians.
Courses
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Grantsmanship Training, Grantsmanship Center
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Honors & Awards
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Merit Award
Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County
Award for my piece "Optimism."
Languages
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French
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Organizations
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Professional Photographers of American, California and Los Angeles
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