Deborah K. Squires
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
~ Margaret Mead
CONTACT
6218 Harbour Heights
Mukilteo, WA 98275
425-218-1236
squiresd4@gmail.com
profile
Student, University staff, church worker
Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Seattle University’s School of Theology & Ministry. Working in Seattle University’s Management of Nonprofit Leadership program, and serving as Ministry Intern at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Everett, WA.
education
Seattle University School of Theology & Ministry
M.Div – present
SIMMONS College
M.S. of Communications Management
Texas Lutheran College
B.S. Communications and Spanish
experience
Director, Snohomish County STEM Network – 2015-16
- Board development, fundraising, serving as liaison to Washington STEM and other regional STEM networks across the state, advocacy for STEM policies.
- Build, facilitate and support two councils; Executive Leadership comprised of business leaders, high-education, K-12 superintendents and nonprofit leadership; and Representative Council to launch STEM initiatives to build a skilled pool for local employers.
- Develop web, social media and other communications programs for STEM Network.
Dir. of Community Engagement, NW Harvest – 2011-15
- Supervise all aspects of marketing and communications, budget, and 10-person staff for $50 million nonprofit.
- Recruit, train and retain 8,500 volunteers statewide.
- Develop strong relationships with Board, donors and media.
- Meet fundraising goals of $3.7 million annually through events, direct mail, online, and special campaigns.
VP of Marketing and Communications, United Way of Snohomish County – 2004-11
- Supervise marketing and communications staff, including strategy, messaging, media relations, and publications, resulting in 26% increase in giving and successful capital campaign.
- Recruit, train and retain 8,500 volunteers statewide.
- Develop strong relationships with Board, donors and media.
VP of Communications, Stuttering Foundation of America – 2001-05
- Supervise marketing and communications for national nonprofit.
- Composed fundraising materials, with 20% increase in giving.
- Worked with professionals in the field to develop educational publications and videos.
- Designed and oversaw development of new website, online store and Spanish website.
Teaching Experience:
- Communications and Business classes, Trinity Lutheran College, WA
- Advertising Writing and journalism, Flagler College, FL
capabilities
- Mission-driven leaders who shares vision, builds rapport.
- Storyteller, writer, editor and communicator.
- Develops people; manages budgets and timelines.
- Thinks strategically, implements at the task level, follows through on the details.
- Collaborative on boards and teams.
- Pre-school assistant teacher: tolerates small children, pets and messiness with humor and love.
- Asks thoughtful questions. Listens well to the answers.